The Atlas Obscura Guide To Saitama

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Saitama, Japan

Updated June 19, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Saitama

The stone rabbit guarding the shrine.

Saitama, Japan

Tsuki Shrine

A unique Shinto shrine filled with bunnies and wordplay.

Saitama, Japan

Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum

In the dollmaking capital of Japan, a museum dedicated to the traditional craft

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The Old Iwabuchi Watergate.

Tokyo, Japan

Old Iwabuchi Watergate

This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.

7 miles from Saitama

The Five Zelkovas of Kami-Itabashi.

Tokyo, Japan

Five Zelkovas of Kami-Itabashi

Various accidents and illnesses fell upon the developers who tried to remove these historic trees.

7 miles from Saitama

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Dagashiya Game Museum

This time capsule lets you enjoy decades-old Japanese arcade games.

7 miles from Saitama

Tokyo, Japan

Enkiri Enoki

A small shrine run entirely by vending machines.

7 miles from Saitama

Kurdish cuisine shares some dishes, like meat kebabs, with other Middle Eastern cuisines.

Tokyo, Japan

Mesopotamia

The only Kurdish restaurant in Japan invites you to learn and feast.

8 miles from Saitama

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