14 days in Saitama, Hasuda & Tokyo Itinerary

Though a fairly large city in its own right, Saitama has become known primarily for its proximity to the capital, Tokyo.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Kurand Sake Market Omiya. Popular historic sites such as Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine and Oarai Isosaki Shrine are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kumoba Pond and Mt. Mitake. Change things up with these side-trips from Saitama: Oarai Sun Beach (in Oarai-machi), Kichijoji (in Musashino) and Karuizawa-machi (Karuizawa Kogen Church & Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama, don't miss a visit to Taisho Roman Yume Dori, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, and get engrossed in the history at Saitama City Museum.

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London, UK to Saitama is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight and car. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from London to Saitama due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in November, with highs in Saitama at 19°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Hasuda.

Hasuda is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan., the city had an estimated population of 62,284 and a population density of 2280 persons per km². On the 25th (Mon), make a trip to Akutagawa Ryunosuke Senbun Monument, see the interesting displays at Shishi Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shiraoka Hachiman Shrine, then stop by Seiryu Sake Brewery, and finally take an in-depth tour of Hasuda City Cultural.

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Traveling by car from Saitama to Hasuda takes an hour. In November in Hasuda, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Tokyo.

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Get some historical perspective at Nezu Shrine and Kanda Myojin. Escape the urban bustle at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park) and Pola Museum of Art. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tokyo: Kamakura (Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), Kencho-ji Temple, &more), Naritasan Omote Sando (in Narita) and Hakone Museum of Art (in Hakone-machi). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Nezu Museum, take a stroll through Ueno District, take an in-depth tour of Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan, and steep yourself in history at Historic Old Town area in Sawara, Katori.

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Drive from Hasuda to Tokyo in an hour. In November, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.