関東· Kantoさいたまけん
埼玉県
Saitama
Saitama is an inland prefecture bordering Tokyo to the north. It grew as a commuter belt for the capital and is among the most populous prefectures. Attractions include the old streetscape of Kawagoe—the "Little Edo"—and the nature of Chichibu, while local products such as Soka rice crackers are also well known.
みどころHighlights
- 川越は、江戸時代の面影を色濃く残す「小江戸」と呼ばれる街です。蔵造りの古い商家が並ぶ町並みや、シンボルの「時の鐘」が人気で、多くの観光客が食べ歩きや散策を楽しみます。川越(小江戸)名所PlaceKawagoe (Little Edo)
Kawagoe is a town known as "Little Edo" for the strong echoes of the Edo period it preserves. Its streets of old kura warehouse-style shops and its symbolic "Bell of Time" are popular, drawing many visitors for strolling and street food.
- 埼玉県は東京に隣接し、多くの住民が都心へ通勤するベッドタウンとして発展しました。鉄道網が発達して交通の便がよく、住宅地として人気が高い一方、農業も盛んな地域です。東京のベッドタウン特色IdentityTokyo commuter belt
Bordering Tokyo, Saitama developed as a commuter belt where many residents travel into the city center for work. Its dense rail network makes it convenient and popular for housing, while farming also remains active.
- 草加市発祥の「草加せんべい」は、うるち米を使った堅焼きの醤油せんべいです。パリッとした固い食感と香ばしさが特徴で、埼玉を代表する伝統的な名産品となっています。草加せんべいグルメFoodSoka senbei
Originating in the city of Soka, "Soka senbei" are hard-baked soy-sauce rice crackers made from regular rice. Known for their crisp, firm texture and savory aroma, they are a traditional signature product of Saitama.
- 県西部の秩父地方は、山々に囲まれた自然豊かな地域です。長瀞の渓谷での川下りや、一面に咲く芝桜、冬の氷柱など、四季折々の景色を楽しむことができる人気の観光地です。秩父自然NatureChichibu
The Chichibu area in western Saitama is a nature-rich region ringed by mountains. It is a popular destination where visitors enjoy scenery through the seasons—river boating in the Nagatoro gorge, carpets of moss phlox, and winter ice formations.