Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

Just a short ride north of the city’s downtown, Tokyo’s premier entertainment and sports venue is one of the world’s largest indoor arenas.

The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.

On Sunday afternoons, Saitama’s families and their dogs flock to this park for picnics, barbecues and views of Mount Fuji.

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

Find a little bit of everything in this big park, from cherry blossoms to a folklore museum, a shrine and even a small zoo.