Articles for the theme Outdoor Activities in Saitama

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Mount Oyama: A spiritual and scenic hiking destination near Tokyo

Nestled in the heart of Kanagawa Prefecture, Mount Oyama stands as a beacon for nature lovers and spiritual seekers alike.

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Three Waterfalls of Kuroyama

The Three Waterfalls of Kuroyama (Kuroyama Santaki): The Three Waterfalls consist of the Odaki (11 meters) and the Medaki (5 meters) located right next to each other, as well as the Tengu Taki (14

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Naguri Valley

The Naguri Valley (名栗) near Hanno in Saitama Prefecture is a popular destination for Tokyoites seeking hiking, camping and temples.

Misotsuchi no Tsurara

Misotsuchi no Tsurara is a frozen waterfall on the Arakawa River in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture that is illuminated in January and February.

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Wadokuroya Chichibu

Wadokuroya in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture was the 8th century home of a copper mine that produced the first coins in Japan in the Nara Period.

Kinchakuda Higanbana Fields & Mount Hiwada

Read a travel guide to Hiwadayama & the Kinchakuda higanbana fields in Saitama Prefecture an area which is a flood of red in September with fine views of Tokyo.