Omiya – City of Bonsai

Have passed through Omiya as a transit point to other parts of Japan but never go out beyond the Omiya train station. Check out  JAPANTWO Blog » Omiya Walking Guide to discover this city.

There are many museums that are loved by core fans in Omiya such as Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.

Bonsai, which is a traditional culture and a symbol of Japanese beauty, is one of Saitama’s designated traditional industries.

Omiya became the city of Bonsai after the Kanto earthquake in 1923, many Bonsai artists and landscapers moved to Omiya. It is so famous that there is a place named the Bonsaicho.

Hikawa Shrine was the origin of the name Omiya. There are many Hikawa Shrines in Kanto but this is the head shrine.

The approach to the shrine is very long and there are 3 Torii gates on the way and this tells that many people praised this shrine. Old shops are opened along the approach. There were many other people walking this road. The trees aligned and the sunshine that comes through the leaves was very refreshing and it is a great place to have a walk in.

There are many and more appealing points in Omiya such as the train museum, science museum, and the retro city to visit.