[Saitama] Recommended for Rainy Days! 17 Tourist Spots to Enjoy Even When It's Raining! From Popular Spots for Adults and Children to Hidden Gems!

[Saitama] For Rainy Day Outings! 17 Spots to Enjoy Indoors. Recommended for Sightseeing

Saitama Prefecture, accessible within 30 minutes to 1 hour by train from the city center, is packed with hidden gems that can be enjoyed even on rainy days. There are many spots to enjoy on a rainy day, such as art museums, museums, hot spring facilities, and interactive museums. This time, we will introduce 17 indoor facilities in Saitama Prefecture that are perfect for couples, friends, and families looking for an outing on a rainy day.

[Saitama City] Enjoy a quiet, leisurely viewing experience at the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art!

The Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, located within Kitaurawa Park in Saitama City, is distinguished by its lattice-patterned architecture. Here, you can enjoy a wide range of works all at once, from renowned artists like Monet and Picasso to local creators.

It's appealing that you can slowly appreciate the artworks while sitting on stylishly designed chairs placed throughout the museum. The special exhibitions, which change their content regularly, are also one of the highlights. In addition to the exhibitions, there's also a shop and an Italian restaurant, so you can relax and spend a long time here.

We highly recommend this to those interested in art or looking for a relaxing time in a quiet place.

Business Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Closed: Mondays (Open on national holidays or Prefectural Citizen's Day), New Year's holidays

Admission: Free

[Saitama City] Become knowledgeable about Japanese currency! "The Japan Mint Saitama Museum"

Source:Japan Mint Saitama Museum | VISIT SAITAMA CITY

The Japan Mint Museum Saitama is a museum located within the actual Japan Mint facility. It's a precious spot where you can observe the actual production of money, which is usually off-limits.

The museum displays a collection of approximately 1,000 items related to money and medals, allowing visitors to learn about the history of money in Japan. Among these, interactive exhibits are particularly popular, such as the experience of lifting a thousand-ryo chest from the Edo period and the "Money Check" corner where you can examine the money in your own wallet in detail.

History buffs and those interested in craftsmanship should consider visiting the Japan Mint Saitama Museum.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Regular holiday: Third Wednesday of every month, year-end and New Year holidays

Admission: Free

[Saitama City] "Saitama City Youth Science Museum" Where You Can Immerse Yourself in the World of Space

Source:Youth Science Museum | VISIT SAITAMA CITY

Saitama City Youth Science Center for Space is a science museum where you can see various exhibits related to space. It features a planetarium, science shows, and a spaceship cockpit, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of space even on rainy days.

Among the highlights is the planetarium with commentary. You can choose from various programs, from "First Time Planetarium" for beginners to "Starry Sky Walk" which offers detailed explanations, so feel free to pick whatever catches your eye.

In addition, there are exhibits of a model of the International Space Station and astronaut Koichi Wakata. It's perfect for space enthusiasts or family outings on a rainy day.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed: Mondays, or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday, and during the New Year's holidays.

Admission: Free (Planetarium: Adults ¥520, Children ¥200)

[Kawagoe City] Enjoy interacting with the art! "Kawagoe City Museum of Art"

The Kawagoe City Museum of Art primarily exhibits works from the modern period onwards. As a spot that conveys the charm of Kawagoe, known as "Little Edo," it focuses on displaying works related to Kawagoe.

A popular attraction at the Kawagoe City Museum of Art is the "Touchable Art Corner." Here, you can experience art sensually by actually touching the works. Please take your time to fully appreciate each piece by looking and touching.

On the fourth Saturday of every month, hands-on workshops where you can enjoy art are also held. This is a recommended spot even for those new to art, so why not stop by casually during your Kawagoe sightseeing?

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if a holiday), New Year's holidays, and special inspection periods.

Admission Fee: Adults ¥200 (¥160), University/High School Students ¥100 (¥80), Junior High School Students and younger free.

[Tokorozawa City] A must-see for airplane lovers! "Tokorozawa Aviation Museum"

The Tokorozawa Aviation Museum is a sky museum located on the site of Japan's first airfield, which opened in 1911.

Inside the museum, you can get up close to exhibits like early airplane models and actual training aircraft. There are also many interactive exhibits where you can experience how planes fly with hands-on devices and even feel like a pilot with simulators.

After your tour, you can also enjoy powerful aerial footage in the cinema, which features a large screen. This is recommended for airplane and vehicle enthusiasts, or for those who want an extraordinary experience at an interactive museum.

Business Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed: Mondays (if a holiday, the next weekday), New Year's holidays

Admission Fees: Adults: Exhibition Hall ¥520, Large Screen Theater ¥630, Combo Ticket ¥840; Elementary and Junior High School Students: Exhibition Hall ¥100, Large Screen Theater ¥260, Combo Ticket ¥320

[Hanno City] Miyazawako Onsen Kirari Bettei, with a view of Miyazawako Lake

Source:Kirakuri Baths | Miyazawa Lake Onsen Kirakuri Bettei, a Natural Hot Spring Facility in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture

Miyazako Onsen Kirari Bettei is a hot spring located on a hill overlooking Miyazako Lake. It is characterized by its mildly alkaline water, which is gentle on the skin and is also known as "Beauty Skin Hot Spring."

There are various baths, including open-air baths and carbonic acid baths. From the open-air baths, you can overlook the lake, so you can relax and forget about time.

When you visit Miyazawako Onsen, we also recommend trying the ganbanyoku (bedrock bath). They say it's perfect for loosening up from your core while gently sweating. It's ideal for refreshing yourself if you want to relax and get away from everyday life.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Closed: None (maintenance several times a year)

Admission fee: Adults ¥1000, elementary school students ¥800 (¥1050 for adults and ¥900 for elementary school students on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays). A towel set is available for an additional ¥300 for all prices.

[Kitamoto City] Tour the production of Glico's popular products at "Glicopia East"!

Source:Ezaki Glico

Glicopia East is an experiential museum operated by confectionery maker "Glico." You can actually see how Glico's popular products like "Pocky" and "Pretz" are made.

Inside, there's a corner where you can learn about the history and making of chocolate through quizzes. The museum displays over 1,500 nostalgic toys and Glico goods, which reportedly captivate adults as well. You can also create your own sweets, making it perfect for those who want to make lasting memories as souvenirs.

This is recommended for couples who like sweets or families on a rainy day outing.

Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed: Fridays, Obon holidays, New Year holidays, factory maintenance days

Admission Fee: Free (Reservation required)

[Hidaka City] Experience the world of soy sauce with all five senses at "Sainokuni Shoyu Oukoku Hidaka Honten"

Source:Shoyu Kingdom (Hidaka Main Store)

Sainokuni Shoyu Oukoku Hidaka Honten is a facility operated by Yuge-ta Soy Sauce, a long-established soy sauce manufacturer located in Hidaka City. It's a unique spot where you can enjoy the world of soy sauce, a fundamental element of Japanese food culture, with all five senses.

At the Saitama Prefecture Soy Sauce Kingdom's Hidaka Main Branch, you can learn in detail about how soy sauce is made and its ingredients, which we use everyday without much thought, through a factory tour. You can also experience firsthand the pressing of soy sauce mash made in wooden vats. The freshly made raw soy sauce can be bottled on the spot and taken home.

Additionally, within the facility, you can enjoy surprisingly unique sweet combinations like soy sauce pudding and soft-serve ice cream. This is perfect for those who want a rare experience or are interested in Japanese food culture.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Regular holidays: New Year's holidays (subject to temporary closures)

Admission: Free

[Konosu City] "Saitama Prefecture Disaster Prevention Learning Center 'Sonare'" where you can experience disaster simulation

Source: Saitama Disaster Prevention Learning Center

[https://saitamabousai.jp/](https://saitamabousai.jp/)

Saitama Prefecture Disaster Prevention Learning Center "Sonae" is a facility in Kōnosu City where you can learn about disaster prevention. It is gaining attention, particularly from families, as a place to learn by experiencing various disaster response scenarios.

In the experience corner, you can simulate disasters with earthquake experiences that let you feel tremors up to magnitude 7, escape from smoke-filled rooms, and wind experiences where you can feel 30-meter-per-second gales. By experiencing these simulations, you can learn how to react if they were to happen in real life, naturally acquiring useful knowledge.

If you'd like to learn about disaster prevention through hands-on experience, please give it a try.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Regular holidays: Mondays (if a holiday, the next day), year-end and New Year holidays, and other facility inspection days.

Admission fee: Free

[Hanyu City] Experience feeding the animals! "Saitama Aquarium"

Source:Saitama Aquarium (Aquarium) | TOKYO Outing Guide

Saitama Aquarium is a freshwater-only aquarium located within Hanyu Suigo Park.

Inside the facility, you can observe the lives of about 90 species of fish living in Saitama in tanks that recreate the Arakawa River from its source to its mouth. They also focus on the conservation and exhibition of precious creatures such as the Miyako tanago, a national natural monument, and the Musashi tomiyo, the prefectural fish.

In the pond outside the aquarium, there's also a corner where you can feed large koi and nishikigoi directly. It's perfect for those who want to get up close and personal with the animals.

If you're looking for a place that both children and adults can enjoy and visit easily, be sure to check out the Saitama Aquarium.

Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (December to January: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Irregular holidays

Admission Fee: ¥400 for high school students and older, ¥100 for elementary and middle school students, free for preschoolers.

[Fukaya City] Experience the feeling of a resort vacation! "Fukaya Green Park Aqua Paradise Patio"

Source: Fukaya Green Park

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Fukaya Green Park Aqua Paradise Patio is one of the largest indoor heated swimming pools in the North Kanto region. It has an atmosphere reminiscent of a resort in Southern Europe, making it a spot where you can fully enjoy a summer mood even on rainy days.

Inside the facility, you can enjoy various types of pools, such as a wave pool and a lazy river. It's perfect for families with children who want to play in the water to their heart's content, or couples looking to enjoy a resort getaway. After you've had your fill of playing in the pools, we also recommend relaxing in the jacuzzi or sauna.

The gift shop in the facility sells necessary swimwear and towels, so you can enjoy yourself spontaneously without bringing anything.

Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM (Pool 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

Closed: Every Tuesday (Open daily in July and August)

Admission Fees: [Fukaya Green Park] Free, [Aqua Paradise Patio] Adults ¥2,000, Elementary and Junior High School Students ¥1,000

[Yorii Town, Ōsato District] The Saitama Prefectural Museum of the River, where you can learn about water

Source:Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore

The Saitama Prefectural Museum of Kawagoe, located along the Arakawa River, is a museum where you can learn through hands-on experience. At the entrance stands the largest wooden waterwheel in Japan, with a diameter of 24.2 meters, making it a spot to learn about the relationship between water and people.

You can learn about water in a fun way, with a corner where you can learn scientific principles while playing with devices that utilize the properties of water, and exhibits introducing the Arakawa River from its source to its mouth. There's also a unique interactive theater where you can experience a simulated journey down the Arakawa River by raft.

Recommended for families with children looking for places to visit on rainy days.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed: Mondays (open on national holidays, substitute holidays, Prefectural Citizens' Day, and during summer vacation), Year-end and New Year holidays

Admission Fee: Adults ¥410, Students ¥200, Junior high school students and younger free

[Yoshimi Town, Hiki District] A bounty of strawberry products! "Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi"

Source: [Yoshimi Town, Roadside Station Ichigo-no-Sato Yoshimi - Saitama Prefecture]

Yoshimi Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station)

Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi is a roadside station located in Yoshimi Town, Hiki District. It's a spot where you can enjoy a building shaped like a strawberry and seasonal local produce, making it a convenient place to stop by during a drive.

At Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi, you can find original products made with strawberries harvested in Yoshimi Town, as well as grilled pork skewers, a local specialty. In the dining area, you can enjoy udon noodles made with wheat from Saitama Prefecture, and if you make a reservation, you can even try your hand at making udon noodles yourself!

It's perfect for couples or groups of friends who want to enjoy local flavors, as you can enjoy shopping and dining indoors even on rainy days.

Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Varies by facility]

Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays

Admission Fee: Free

[Kamikawa Town, Kodama District] "Ofuro Cafe Hakujun no Yu" - A Date Spot You Can Enjoy All Day

Source:Ofuro Cafe Hakuju no Yu

Ofuro Cafe Hakuju no Yu is a hot spring known for its particularly rich mineral content in the Kanto region.

The hot spring at Hakujun-no-Yu is characterized by its brownish color. It's said to have a high heat-retaining effect, warming you from the core. Additionally, the women's bath offers a special koji pack service, believed to beautify the skin.

The facility is not just about hot springs, but also offers so many attractions that you can enjoy a full day. There are spaces where you can read as many manga as you like from a collection of about 10,000 volumes, a relaxing area with hammocks, and a restaurant where you can enjoy fermented foods, allowing you to spend your time in complete relaxation.

If you want to enjoy a relaxing date on a rainy day, why not try unwinding at Ofuro Cafe Hakujyu-no-yu?

Business hours: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Regular holidays: None

Admission fee: Adults ¥880 (¥1,080 on weekends and holidays), Children ¥450

[Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District] A Giant Shark Greets You! Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History

Source: Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History

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The Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History is a museum that conveys the natural history of Saitama. It introduces the changes in Saitama's nature over 300 million years, from the past to the future, through numerous specimens and exhibits.

The highlight is the giant shark model, "Carcharodon megalodon," located right after entering the exhibition. When you take a close-up photo, it's so large it fills your smartphone screen, which is truly overwhelming. Additionally, the restored model of the mysterious ancient marine mammal, "Paleoparadoxia," is also a must-see.

At the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Natural History, there are also areas with free audio guides, allowing you to deeply learn about Saitama's nature through both your eyes and ears. It's recommended for those interested in Earth's history, nature, and living creatures.

Business hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in July and August)

Closed: Mondays (Open on national holidays, Golden Week, July/August, Saitama Prefectural Citizen's Day (November 14)), New Year's holidays

Admission Fee: Adults ¥200, High School & University Students ¥100, Junior High School Students and younger free.

[Koshigaya City] Ion Lake Town, one of Japan's largest Aeon Malls

Aeon Lake Town boasts the largest scale among Aeon Malls nationwide. With over 700 stores gathered, it's known as a shopping paradise on rainy days.

Aeon Lake Town is divided into three areas: "kaze," "mori," and "Outlet," each offering a unique shopping atmosphere. With a vast selection ranging from international brands to popular Japanese shops, you can complete all your shopping needs right here.

Additionally, with a wide selection of movie theaters and arcades, you can enjoy entertainment between shopping trips. This is the perfect spot for shoppers or anyone looking for a place where adults and children alike can have fun all day, especially on rainy days.

Business hours: Vary by store

Regular holidays: None

Admission fee: Free

[Fujimi City] Specialty stores found nowhere else! "Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fujimi"

Source: Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fujimi

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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fujimi is the largest LaLaport in Saitama Prefecture. It is easily accessible by car due to its location along a national highway, and it is also close to the nearest bus stop, making it a worry-free destination even on rainy days.

It's appealing that approximately 290 stores are gathered here, ranging from staple fashion and lifestyle goods shops to specialty stores found only in this region. With restaurants, a food court, and a movie theater, it's a spot where you can enjoy various activities beyond just shopping.

If you enjoy shopping, try visiting Lalaport, where you can have fun all day without worrying about the weather.

Business Hours: Retail and Services 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Food Court 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Restaurants 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Regular holidays: None

Admission fee: None

In Conclusion

We've carefully selected and introduced some great rainy day outing spots in Saitama Prefecture. From unique museums to large-scale shopping destinations, there are plenty of places to enjoy even on a rainy day. You're sure to find the perfect facility for a romantic date with your partner, creating memories with friends, or a family outing. Use this article as a guide to plan a wonderful rainy day itinerary.

For information on places to go in the Kanto area on rainy days, please see the following article.