2026 Honjo Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

📍Marigold Hill Park 1-13-1, Waseda no Mori, Honjo City 《Access》 5 minutes on foot from the north exit of Honjo Waseda Station 30 minutes on foot from the south exit of Honjo Station A small park located on the east side of Honjo Waseda Station From the top of the hill, you can see the mountains surrounding Honjo City, such as Mount Akagi and Mount Haruna. As the name suggests, in autumn, the park is covered with marigolds💕 It is decorated with various flowers depending on the season. Illuminations are lit up in winter. Free parking (9:00-17:00) In spring, moss phlox blooms, and in summer, sunflowers bloom A park that can be enjoyed all year round. #0 yen trip November #Saitama #photogenic spot #marigold #trip #breathtaking view

Carefully selected by a former travel agency employee! We're currently delivering travel information that's cost-effective and allows Gen Z office workers to fully enjoy local experiences! We'll be posting recommended spots and travel tips that only a former travel agency employee can share, so follow us to get the latest information 😄@KawaTabi✈️Kanto Outings🧳 ---------------------------------------------------- For more details on the post, see below 👇What are you all curious about? Let me know in the comments! 🙏 ① Glicopia CHIBA (Chiba Ice Cream Factory) 📍 10 Tamedai, Banshoshinden, Noda City, Chiba Prefecture 🚗 Approximately 30 minutes from the Kashiwa Interchange on the Joban Expressway 💰 Free (reservations required) / 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM / Approximately 70 minutes 🍦 Includes a tour of the Papico and Seventeen Ice Cream production lines and tastings ② Omitama Furusato Food Corporation (Ibaraki Dairy Products Factory) 📍 1628-42 Yamano, Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture (inside Sora-ra) 🚗 Approximately 15 minutes from the Ishioka Omitama Smart Interchange on the Joban Expressway 💰 Free (reservations not required) / 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Open daily) 🥛 Yogurt production window viewing & tastings available ③ Akagi Dairy Co., Ltd. Honjo Senbon Sakura "5S" Factory (Saitama, Ice Cream Factory) 📍 850-10 Kodama, Kodama-cho, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture 🚗 Approximately 15 minutes from the Honjo-Kodama Interchange on the Kan'etsu Expressway 💰 Free (reservations by lottery) / Approximately 90 minutes, weekdays only 🍧 Numerous exhibits that teach you about the Garigari-kun manufacturing process ④ Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM (Kanagawa, Sweets Museum) 📍 2-1-1 Shimosueyoshi, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🚗 Approximately 10 minutes from the Shioiri Interchange on the Shuto Expressway 💰 Free (reservations required) / Closed on weekends and holidays 🍫 Extensive Morinaga history exhibits and character experiences Access and detailed information are confirmed based on each facility's official website and Google Maps, but please check the official website for the latest information before visiting. If you like this site, please like and save it! ----------------------------------------------------Introducing recommended tourist spots and hotels✌️I also post helpful travel tips, so be sure to check them out✈️If you'd like to use this as reference or support me, please follow me!😆\A journey that will become the starting point of your life. /----------------------------------------------------#FamilyTravelDestinations #SummerVacationResearch #FactoryTour #KantoOutingSpots #DayTripPlans [Photo Source] Official Websites #JapanTravelGuide

[A Day Drawing the Future of Children] Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Campus Tour and Waseda Festival Waseda University is one of Japan's leading private universities. This time, we focused on Building 3, home to the School of Political Science and Economics (Poli-Economics), its core institution, and experienced the university tour, open campus, and the famous autumn event, the "Waseda Festival." ⸻ ■ School of Political Science and Economics Building 3: A Blend of History and State-of-the-Art Facilities Renovated in 2020, Building 3 is a modern, glass-walled building. The building is filled with natural light and features cutting-edge facilities to support global learning, including a student lounge, self-study spaces, and lecture rooms where international conferences are held. During the campus tour, Waseda students served as guides, providing a realistic introduction to the faculties, key points about the entrance examination system, and a typical day in the life of a current student. There was also a Q&A session, providing valuable time for prospective students and their parents. ⸻ ■ Open Campus: Trial Classes and Hearing from Current Students Held every summer (early August), the Open Campus allows students to experience the real Waseda through mock classes, trial seminars, and career counseling. In the School of Political Science and Economics, students can attend lectures by current professors on topics such as "International Politics and Peacebuilding," "Economic Growth and Inequality," and "The Future of Democracy." This intellectual stimulation is a valuable asset for high school students. In addition, the campus offers comprehensive information on study abroad programs (double degrees and one-year exchange programs) and English-language degree programs, making it especially recommended for internationally-minded students. ⸻ ■ Waseda Festival: A Cultural Celebration: Two Days of Student Energy In early November, the entire Waseda campus is engulfed in excitement during the Waseda Festival. Featuring exhibits by faculties, clubs, and seminars, stage performances, and food stalls, it is one of Tokyo's largest school festivals, attracting tens of thousands of visitors in a single day. Seminars in the School of Political Science and Economics hold intellectual events such as Model United Nations, economic games, and political debates, creating a perfect blend of academics and entertainment. There are plenty of highlights, including band performances by Waseda students, a stage performance by Miss/Mr. Waseda, and the famous "Wasepro" theater. Another way to enjoy the festival is to shop for original merchandise at the school cafeteria "Mori no Kaze" or Waseda Mart. ⸻ ■ Access and Nearby Attractions • 5-minute walk from Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line • 20-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station on the JR and Seibu Shinjuku Lines (buses available) After the tour, we recommend strolling around Okuma Auditorium and Okuma Garden, or enjoying the Waseda atmosphere at Cafe de Variete, the used book district, and the Sanae coffee shop. ⸻ This is a valuable day not only for entrance exams and admissions, but also to experience Waseda as a "hub of knowledge." This tour will allow you to experience the passion of students and the intellectual assets of the university. ⸻

Lunch close to the Waseda sky and a tranquil garden of learning Passing through Waseda, I came across Okuma Auditorium, the symbol of Waseda University. This time, I had lunch at Restaurant Mori no Kaze, located just behind it on the top floor (26th floor) of Building 26, Okuma Garden Tower. From nearly 100 meters above ground, the view is so serene it's hard to believe you're in the heart of the city. On a clear day, you can see the skyscrapers of Shinjuku Subcenter and even Mount Fuji in the distance. The lunch menu mainly consists of Japanese-Western fusion sets priced around 1,500 yen. They also offer a "Seasonal Colorful Meal" (Japanese-style meal), but I ordered mentaiko pasta. My friend enjoyed the comforting combination of colorful vegetables, carefully simmered dishes, grilled fish, rice, and miso soup. The high-quality space and food set it apart from student cafeterias. After eating, I took the elevator back down to ground level and headed to Okuma Garden (free and open to the public), located behind the building. This hidden urban garden features a tranquil pond, a teahouse, and pleasantly shady walking paths. It's also a popular resting spot for Waseda students, with many students reading on benches and chatting away in tranquil surroundings. We also visited the nearby Waseda University History Museum (Waseda Campus Building 1). With carefully curated exhibits showcasing materials on the university's founder, Okuma Shigenobu, and the careers of its graduates, it's a spot sure to stimulate intellectual curiosity. Admission is also free, which is a plus. We also recommend strolling through the used bookstores on Waseda Street and the sweet shop "Tsuzurao." We spent a quality time, quintessentially Waseda, packed with food, gardens, and learning experiences. #SummerVacation #TokyoTrip #VacationTrip #DomesticTravelGuide #MyTravelPlan #SummerVacationTrip #SeasonalOverseasPlaces #OverseasTravelGuide #OverseasTravel #AbsolutelyFreeTravel #CommentCircle #SummerCampaign

[Visiting Scott Hall, a Vories-built Waseda in Nishi-Waseda] ✝️Waseda Hoshien 💞Reasons for recommendation: The Vories-built chapel, which was only a street in a student town, was a good place to take photos or take a short break after visiting the Waseda University museum. The annual Christmas service is full to capacity. It is also a student dormitory and hosts events to promote exchanges between international students in Japan, making it a safe place for students studying Japanese in Tokyo. "In addition to being used as a chapel for Waseda Church, Scott Hall is also used for a variety of purposes, such as weddings, music concerts, conferences, choir practice, community meetings and events, and filming for movies, TV dramas, and commercials, and is loved by people. " We found a place that is suitable for artists and musicians traveling. You can make reservations for the hall and gallery on the website. "Scott Hall is a red brick masonry building completed in 1922 by Naito Tanjū and Imai Kenji, based on the original design by William Merrell Vories Architectural Office, which has worked on many modern Western buildings in Japan. Its historical significance was recognized and it was selected as a "Tokyo Historical Building" in 1999. In addition to Christian worship, it is used for weddings, music concerts, and other events, and is loved by people. " ✝️Waseda Hoshien 📍Location: 2 Chome-3-1 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-8616, Japan #Absolutely free trip #Domestic travel #Asia travel #Tokyo trip #Study in Japan #Tourism #Domestic travel strategy #academicvibes

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Clycle Museum] 🕰️Business hours: 0900-1600 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 2256 Kodama, Kodama-cho, Honjo-shi, Saitama 367-0212 💰Price per person: 0~ 💞Reasons for recommendation: It was a new facility, probably built for factory tours! In addition to the factory tour, we also did some small experiments, so we had a fun hour there. The automated warehouse that stores the tanks for the water servers is huge and impressive😳

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Akagi Nyugyo Co., Ltd. Honjo Senbon Sakura "5S" Factory] 🕰️Business hours: 09:30-17:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 850-10 Kodama, Kodama-cho, Honjo-shi, Saitama 367-0212 💰Price per person: 0~ 💞Reasons why we recommend it: It was a 90-minute factory tour, but the time flew by and it was fun♪ There were monitors explaining the history of Akagi Nyugyo and the manufacturing process of Garigari-kun, which was very easy to understand! At the end, there was an all-you-can-eat Akagi Nyugyo ice cream for about 20 minutes, but I was surprised to see someone eating 5 pieces while 2 was my limit lol I also had a lot of fun drawing fortune-telling sticks as a souvenir

#0yentravelFebruary2025 [Honjo Coffee House] 🕰️Business hours: 10:30-18:30 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 2-10 Isogo, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture 367-0027 💰Price per person: Up to 1000 yen 💞Reason for recommendation: First visit❗️ The blue store catches your eye. The small interior has a relaxing feel ( ・∇・) Yes I ordered [Chicken Curry] from the lunch menu and [Cafe Latte (ICE)] as a drink set. I'll wait for a while🎶( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ It's a light spice curry, and the amount of rice looks small❓The spiciness comes gradually after the aroma of curry. The soft chicken is delicious😋The spices are effective. The iced cafe latte drink has a good coffee flavor and the richness of the milk makes it easy to warm up your tired body (lol) I ate it all and was satisfied. I'm also curious about the homemade dessert [baked cheesecake] ~ (*≧∀≦*) I'll come again‼ ️(σ≧▽≦)σ

#0yentripFebruary2025 [Meishu-chaya Jinya] 🕰️Business hours: 17:00-24:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: ⭕️ 📍Address: 607-28 Shimonodo, Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture 367-0063 💰Price per person: 2000-3000 yen 💞Reason for recommendation: A very popular restaurant that has been around for many years😊. I went there for the first time in several years, and there were so many types of food and drink menus that I had a hard time deciding what to order. Reasonably priced, with a large amount and good taste, I was very, very satisfied😋. There were private rooms, it was comfortable, and I was able to spend a good time with my friends who went with me. I will definitely visit again😄

📍 [Saitama] ／ 𝗂𝗅𝗅𝗎𝗆𝗂𝗇𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 ⸝⋆⸝⋆ ＼ The magic hour and the beautiful blue and white lights spread over the hill, creating a beautiful illumination☺️✨ It seems to be very popular because it can be seen at 𝖥𝖱𝖤𝖤"😆🎄🌟 If you're interested, please go and see it this winter😀 ◌◍┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈⿻*.· 〰 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 〰 𖠿: Marigold Hill Park 〠: 〒𝟥𝟨𝟩-𝟢𝟢𝟥𝟢 Saitama Prefecture, Honjo City, Waseda no Mori 𝟣-𝟣𝟥-𝟣 About 6 minutes walk from JR Honjo Waseda Station Free admission Time:𝟣𝟨:𝟥𝟢-𝟤𝟣:𝟥𝟢 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟧.𝟢𝟣.𝟤𝟨 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 /𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟦. 𝟣𝟣 𝖯𝖺𝗋𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀／ Yes ⿻*.· ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈◌◍ #tripDomestic travel

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Address Saitama-ken, Honjo-shi, Kodama-cho, Takayanagi 668-2 Access The temple is 5km from Kodama Station (JR railway) and there is no bus service. The temple is a sacred symbol that has been deeply ingrained in the hearts of Vietnamese people since ancient times. Japan is also a country with many temples, but recently, many Vietnamese temples have increased. Vietnamese temples not only provide spiritual support for Vietnamese people but also help those who have difficulties in life in Japan. The temple is currently run by nun Thich Tam Tri. Every year, the temple organizes events such as Western New Year, Lunar New Year, Buddha's Birthday in April, Vu Lan festival... In addition, the temple also has activities to unite the Vietnamese community in Japan, towards the country.

Today is September 15th, and I participated in the monthly festival at the Inner Shrine of Isehara Daijingu from 8am. I offered a Tamakushi to the great deity and made a formal bow, two claps, one bow. From 11am, I participated in the Segaki ceremony at Daifukuji Temple in the city. It is an annual event where all the parishioners gather in the temple grounds, listen to a sermon by the head priest, and replace the old stupas with new ones. It seems that as you approach 70, you just can't help but participate in Buddhist and divine events❣️