埼玉県 · Kanto Region

Saitama Hidden Gems

首都圏に隣接する県。「小江戸」川越の蔵造りの町並みと時の鐘、秩父の芝桜、長瀞の川下り。都心から日帰りで江戸情緒と自然を楽しめる。

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池袋から30分で、江戸の面影を残す蔵の町、渓谷、そして長く続く手仕事の伝統に出会える県。

気候とベストシーズン

夏は日本屈指の猛暑(熊谷)、冬は乾いた晴天。春と秋が最も快適。

名物・グルメ

  • そば
  • うなぎ
  • 狭山茶
  • 草だんご

代表的な見どころ

  • 川越「小江戸」
  • 秩父・三峯神社
  • 長瀞のライン下り
  • 羊山公園の芝桜
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