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Saitama Prefecture Asaka City’s 4 recommended tourist spots! Explore the scenery of the city that gave birth to Yutaka Ozaki
Saitama Prefecture Asaka City’s 4 recommended tourist spots! Explore the scenery of the city that gave birth to Yutaka Ozaki

Saitama Prefecture Asaka City’s 4 recommended tourist spots! Explore the scenery of the city that gave birth to Yutaka Ozaki

Aug 29, 2025
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Asaka City was originally called “Hizaori Village” because the Kawagoe Highway bent at a 90-degree angle there. However, when the “Tokyo Golf Club” was relocated to this area, the name was changed due to the negative connotation of the old name. The honorary chairman of the golf club at that time was Prince Asaka of the imperial family, so the city was renamed “Asaka” by changing one character.

This time, we will introduce recommended tourist spots in Asaka City! What kind of city is this? Let’s unravel the charm of Asaka, which also appears in Yutaka Ozaki’s songs.

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Saitama Prefecture Asaka City’s 4 recommended tourist spots! Explore the scenery of the city that gave birth to Yutaka Ozaki

1. The crumbling factory remains of the former U.S. military camp: Asaka Garrison

Asaka Garrison is home to “Rik-kun Land,” where you can see, touch, and experience exhibits. This facility is the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s PR Center, featuring a 3D theater, flight simulators, shooting simulators, and equipment try-on corners for simulated experiences. Real tanks and anti-tank helicopters are displayed both indoors and outdoors.

There are also numerous events such as rides on large Ground Self-Defense Force jeeps, helicopter boarding experiences, rides in military vehicles, and guided tours. Participation is by lottery, so check the official website for details. The music band concerts are also famous, attracting many tourists each time.

Asaka Garrison was a U.S. military base until 1976 after the end of the war. Listening to Yutaka Ozaki’s song “U.S. Military Camp” evokes the scenery of this town.

Name: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Asaka Garrison “Rik-kun Land”
Address: 4-6 Sakae-cho, Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://www.mod.go.jp/gsdf/eae/prcenter/

2. The great presence of Asaka: Toyo University Asaka Campus

Toyo University is famous as a strong competitor in the Hakone Ekiden marathon. The campus, with buildings numbered 1 through 10, is bustling with lively students, and the path from the station to the university is always crowded. It is said that first- and second-year students often attend the Asaka campus. If you visit Asaka, it’s best to time it with the October school festival.

Name: Toyo University Asaka Campus
Address: 48-1 Oka, Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://www.toyo.ac.jp/site/access/access-asaka.html

3. Play from early morning to dusk in the twilight city: Asaka Public Golf Course

Asaka Public Golf Course is a large course along the Arakawa Riverbed. Although it is a riverbed course, the sprawling lawn is authentic. The land’s suitability for a golf course is why there was once talk of relocating the Tokyo Golf Club to Asaka.

As a rare public golf course in the Tokyo area, anyone can easily enjoy a round. Its reasonable pricing and convenient location, neighboring Tokyo across the Arakawa River, make it popular, so booking early is recommended. Early morning or twilight half-rounds are perfect for a bit of practice.

Name: Asaka Public Golf Course
Address: 217 Kaminaimagi, Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://asaka-pab-golf.com/course.html

4. The specialty products seen at the bottom of the slope: Asaka carrots and their monuments

Asaka is the production area of the winter carrot “Asaka Carrot.” In front of Tobu Tojo Line’s Asakadai Station, there is a monument of this local specialty. The carrot monument is located just outside the north exit of Asakadai Station and is illuminated at night.

Name: Tobu Tojo Line “Asakadai Station” Carrot Monument
Address: 1-4-17 Higashibenzai, Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://railway.tobu.co.jp/guide/station/info/7307.html

◎ Summary

Asaka is known for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force garrison, but it is also a cultural city that nurtured great artists and serves as an educational hub. There are also sweets made with Asaka’s specialty carrots. The scenery of this city is captured in Yutaka Ozaki’s lyrics and song titles. Why not explore Asaka through the eyes of an artist?

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