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En este blog, el autor comparte su experiencia de viaje a Ogawa, un encantador y rural pueblo en la prefectura de Saitama, Japón, que ofrece una variedad de actividades y delicias culinarias. La entrada detalla las opciones de transporte desde Tokio, ya sea por carretera o en tren, destacando la conveniencia de cada método. Al llegar, el autor disfrutó de una deliciosa comida en un restaurante de Udon, conocido por la calidad de sus ingredientes. Además, tuvo la oportunidad de participar en la elaboración de Washi, un tradicional papel japonés, un arte que ha sido valorado durante siglos. Para cerrar su viaje, el autor menciona una memorable noche en un Airbnb en el bosque, lo que complementó su escapada en medio de la naturaleza.¡En esta entrada del blog les cuento sobre mi viaje a Ogawa en Saitama! La prefectura vecina de Tokio puede parecer un poco discreta a primera vista, pero tiene muchas actividades y delicias culinarias para ofrecer. Este artículo es especialmente interesante para los amantes de la naturaleza y todos los que son curiosos por la fabricación de washi (papel tradicional).
De Tokio a Ogawa
En coche
Si quieres viajar en coche, el viaje de Tokio a Ogawa dura aproximadamente 1,5 a 2 horas. Casi lo mismo que en tren. El viaje es agradable, pero hay peajes en el camino. Lo mejor es que te informes previamente en Google Maps sobre los posibles costes o los peajes. En el propio Tokio hay muchos lugares donde puedes alquilar un coche de alquiler . Como Ogawa está en una zona rural, tiene la ventaja de que puedes moverte con más flexibilidad con un coche.
A screenshot of a driving directions search from Tokyo to Ogawa in Saitama Prefecture. The left panel lists three car routes: the fastest takes 1 hr 20 min over 66.1 km via the Kan-Etsu Expressway and is marked with a warning that the route has tolls, while the alternatives run 1 hr 21 min for 67.1 km and 1 hr 33 min for 107 km. A row of icons at the top compares other ways to travel, with transit at 2 hr 8, cycling at 4 hr 44, and walking at 14 hr. On the map itself, a thick blue route line runs northwest out of central Tokyo, passes the Kawagoe area, and ends at a red destination pin in Saitama, with a callout confirming the 1 hr 20 min, 66.1 km trip. A lighter alternate route swings much farther west through Sagamihara before rejoining near Tokyo. Labels for Kawasaki, Yokohama, and the prefectures of Saitama, Tokyo, and Kanagawa give the wider geographic context.
A screenshot of a driving directions search from Tokyo to Ogawa in Saitama Prefecture. The left panel lists three car routes: the fastest takes 1 hr 20 min over 66.1 km via the Kan-Etsu Expressway and is marked with a warning that the route has tolls, while the alternatives run 1 hr 21 min for 67.1 km and 1 hr 33 min for 107 km. A row of icons at the top compares other ways to travel, with transit at 2 hr 8, cycling at 4 hr 44, and walking at 14 hr.
On the map itself, a thick blue route line runs northwest out of central Tokyo, passes the Kawagoe area, and ends at a red destination pin in Saitama, with a callout confirming the 1 hr 20 min, 66.1 km trip. A lighter alternate route swings much farther west through Sagamihara before rejoining near Tokyo. Labels for Kawasaki, Yokohama, and the prefectures of Saitama, Tokyo, and Kanagawa give the wider geographic context.
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En tren
El viaje de Tokio a Ogawa es muy cómodo y solo dura unas 2 horas en tren regional. Sin embargo, ten en cuenta que las estaciones de Ogawa y sus alrededores no tienen barreras. Esto significa que no necesitas mostrar ningún billete para entrar o salir del andén. En su lugar, encontrarás máquinas expendedoras para las tarjetas IC como PASMO o SUICA, que puedes utilizar para pagar tu viaje.
A Google Maps directions screenshot showing train routes from Tokyo to Ogawa in Saitama. The left panel lists four transit options, all leaving in the mid to late afternoon and taking roughly two hours. The fastest suggestion runs from 3:16 PM to 5:17 PM via the Shonan-Shinjuku Line and Tobu-Tojo Line for ¥1,220; the others use combinations of the Keio, Yamanote, Marunouchi, and Tobu-Tojo lines, with the quickest at 1 hour 50 minutes. The map on the right covers the greater Tokyo area and Saitama Prefecture, with city labels for Kawagoe, Saitama, Kawaguchi, and Hachioji. A thick dark blue route line traces the trip northwest from central Tokyo through Ikebukuro and Sakado, ending at a red pin in Ogawa, while a short red segment near Shinjuku Station marks the first stretch of the journey.
A Google Maps directions screenshot showing train routes from Tokyo to Ogawa in Saitama. The left panel lists four transit options, all leaving in the mid to late afternoon and taking roughly two hours. The fastest suggestion runs from 3:16 PM to 5:17 PM via the Shonan-Shinjuku Line and Tobu-Tojo Line for ¥1,220; the others use combinations of the Keio, Yamanote, Marunouchi, and Tobu-Tojo lines, with the quickest at 1 hour 50 minutes.
The map on the right covers the greater Tokyo area and Saitama Prefecture, with city labels for Kawagoe, Saitama, Kawaguchi, and Hachioji. A thick dark blue route line traces the trip northwest from central Tokyo through Ikebukuro and Sakado, ending at a red pin in Ogawa, while a short red segment near Shinjuku Station marks the first stretch of the journey.
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鴻巣市
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La ciudad de Ogawa
Ogawa es una encantadora ciudad pequeña en la prefectura de Saitama, situada en una zona rural y, en comparación con Tokio, es naturalmente mucho más pequeña y relajada. Rodeado de naturaleza y muchas oportunidades para actividades al aire libre, ¡me ha encantado mi estancia aquí! En las próximas secciones descubrirás todo lo que se puede hacer en Ogawa.
Un buen tentempié con udon
Al llegar a Ogawa, decidimos tomar un buen tentempié en un restaurante de udon llamado 武州めん 本店 (Bushu Men). ¡Sin esperarlo, aquí he comido uno de los mejores udon de los últimos tiempos! El restaurante es conocido por su comida auténtica y la calidad de sus ingredientes. Si te gusta la comida japonesa o simplemente quieres probar un delicioso plato de udon, te recomiendo encarecidamente el restaurante 武州めん 本店.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bjcx9nAQ9AWuPT2f6
A three-photo collage from a udon restaurant in Ogawa, Saitama. The large photo on the left is the star: a blue-and-white striped ceramic bowl of cold udon piled with toppings, dominated by a tall, lacy golden shrimp tempura standing upright. Around it sit a raw egg yolk, bonito flakes, shredded nori seaweed, grated toppings, and a bright green shiso leaf. The bowl rests on a dark lacquered tray. The top right photo shows the shop itself, a low single-story building with a green Japanese sign over a doorway hung with white noren curtains and two cars parked out front under a blue sky. The bottom right photo shows a laminated menu lying on the wooden table, illustrated with photos of noodle dishes and listing the Nikujiru UDON in three sizes: 300 g for 800 yen, 600 g for 970 yen, and 900 g for 1,090 yen.
A three-photo collage from a udon restaurant in Ogawa, Saitama. The large photo on the left is the star: a blue-and-white striped ceramic bowl of cold udon piled with toppings, dominated by a tall, lacy golden shrimp tempura standing upright. Around it sit a raw egg yolk, bonito flakes, shredded nori seaweed, grated toppings, and a bright green shiso leaf. The bowl rests on a dark lacquered tray.
The top right photo shows the shop itself, a low single-story building with a green Japanese sign over a doorway hung with white noren curtains and two cars parked out front under a blue sky. The bottom right photo shows a laminated menu lying on the wooden table, illustrated with photos of noodle dishes and listing the Nikujiru UDON in three sizes: 300 g for 800 yen, 600 g for 970 yen, and 900 g for 1,090 yen.
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ラー油 NEXT LEVEL
一日10食限定
大海老・野菜天冷しうどん 1380円
旨辛ごま Ni.kujiru UDON
並 800円（300ｇ）
中 970円（600ｇ）
特 1090円（900ｇ）
旨辛月見は中華です
+100円で麺を替えられます
La fabricación de washi 和紙 (papel tradicional)
En Ogawa, aprovechamos la oportunidad de fabricar papel tradicional japonés, conocido como 和紙 (washi). El papel se fabrica a partir de una fibra especial extraída de la corteza del árbol Kozo. Esta fibra se bate a mano y se procesa de forma tradicional para obtener un papel de alta calidad y duradero. El washi se utiliza para una gran variedad de aplicaciones, como proyectos artísticos, papel de cartas, origami e incluso la restauración de documentos históricos. Es conocido por su alta calidad, resistencia y textura única, que le confiere un encanto especial. La fabricación de washi es una forma de arte que se ha cultivado en Japón durante siglos y tiene un importante significado cultural.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Km5owQ73wS95kR9J7
A six-photo collage captures a visit to a Washi paper workshop in Ogawa, Saitama. The top row shows the single-story workshop building with a noren curtain over its entrance and stone gateposts out front, a man in a blue shirt pulling strips of bark fiber off a long bamboo pole outside, and a pair of hands lifting a rootlike bundle of fiber from a white tub of cloudy water. The bottom row moves inside. Two men raise a bamboo papermaking screen together from a vat, water and pulp streaming beneath it. Next to that, fresh white sheets of paper lie stacked on a large wooden board, with brushes and paddles hanging on the wall above. The last photo shows the shop display: a brown washi handbag with red handles, a pink and yellow cylinder box, colorful paper squares, and small folded paper ornaments arranged on a black tray.
A six-photo collage captures a visit to a Washi paper workshop in Ogawa, Saitama. The top row shows the single-story workshop building with a noren curtain over its entrance and stone gateposts out front, a man in a blue shirt pulling strips of bark fiber off a long bamboo pole outside, and a pair of hands lifting a rootlike bundle of fiber from a white tub of cloudy water.
The bottom row moves inside. Two men raise a bamboo papermaking screen together from a vat, water and pulp streaming beneath it. Next to that, fresh white sheets of paper lie stacked on a large wooden board, with brushes and paddles hanging on the wall above. The last photo shows the shop display: a brown washi handbag with red handles, a pink and yellow cylinder box, colorful paper squares, and small folded paper ornaments arranged on a black tray.
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Alojamiento en Airbnb en el bosque
Un punto culminante absoluto de mi breve viaje fue alojarme en un Airbnb en el bosque. El alojamiento era una acogedora cabaña de madera en medio de la naturaleza, pero sin la comodidad del aire acondicionado. A pesar de la temperatura exterior de 33 grados y la falta de aire acondicionado, la experiencia fue única e inolvidable. Como soy una persona muy relacionada con la naturaleza, me ha encantado esta estancia. No muchas veces se tiene la oportunidad de pasar la noche en medio de la naturaleza.
A side-by-side pair of photos showing a cozy wooden cabin stay in Ogawa, Saitama. On the left, a loft-style bedroom with warm pine walls and ceiling, two futons laid out on the wood floor, a small black side table with a clock, a reading lamp, and an electric fan in the foreground. On the right, the cabin's exterior seen from below: a log-style building with a dark shingled roof and a wooden deck and staircase, surrounded by dense green trees and bamboo on a hillside.
A side-by-side pair of photos showing a cozy wooden cabin stay in Ogawa, Saitama. On the left, a loft-style bedroom with warm pine walls and ceiling, two futons laid out on the wood floor, a small black side table with a clock, a reading lamp, and an electric fan in the foreground. On the right, the cabin's exterior seen from below: a log-style building with a dark shingled roof and a wooden deck and staircase, surrounded by dense green trees and bamboo on a hillside.
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Si te gustan las actividades al aire libre, ¡el Parque Mt Sengen Hill View (Sengenyama Miharashi no Oka Koen) es una verdadera recomendación! El parque no solo ofrece unas vistas impresionantes del hermoso paisaje de Saitama, sino también un tobogán. Bajar por él ha sido muy divertido y es, sin duda, una experiencia para todos los gustos. Sin embargo, la "llegada" a pie con 33 grados ha sido todo un reto, ya que el parque está a unos 45 minutos a pie de la estación más cercana. Como era mediados de septiembre, encontramos alrededor del parque algunas castañas de indias muy grandes.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fyGuCrxfrQaLKnez7
A five-photo collage from Mt. Sengen Hill View Park in Ogawa, Saitama, mixing temple scenery with small moments from a day out. The top left photo shows a wooden temple gate with a two-tiered tiled roof and a bell hanging beneath the upper story. Stone lanterns stand at the entrance, a willow and a tree with pink blossoms frame the scene, and forested hills rise behind it. In the top right, a dark wooden sign bears the park's Japanese name, 仙元山見晴らしの丘公園, while a long green roller slide snakes down the tree-covered slope in the background. The bottom row captures the visit itself. A rider in dark clothes speeds down that same roller slide as it cuts through a grassy hillside. A hand holds a few glossy brown chestnuts, with spiky green burrs still clustered on the branch behind them. In the last shot, a finger points at a rhinoceros beetle making its way across a concrete path.
A five-photo collage from Mt. Sengen Hill View Park in Ogawa, Saitama, mixing temple scenery with small moments from a day out.
The top left photo shows a wooden temple gate with a two-tiered tiled roof and a bell hanging beneath the upper story. Stone lanterns stand at the entrance, a willow and a tree with pink blossoms frame the scene, and forested hills rise behind it. In the top right, a dark wooden sign bears the park's Japanese name, 仙元山見晴らしの丘公園, while a long green roller slide snakes down the tree-covered slope in the background.
The bottom row captures the visit itself. A rider in dark clothes speeds down that same roller slide as it cuts through a grassy hillside. A hand holds a few glossy brown chestnuts, with spiky green burrs still clustered on the branch behind them. In the last shot, a finger points at a rhinoceros beetle making its way across a concrete path.
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仙元山見晴らしの丘公園
Curry en CURRY&NOBLE
Otra recomendación culinaria que te hago es el curry de CURRY&NOBLE. El propio restaurante tiene un ambiente acogedor y el personal es muy amable y atento. En la carta hay diferentes tipos de curry y las muchas valoraciones positivas de Google están totalmente justificadas.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd3yg9QMhTfDgvzp9
A plate of curry is the focus, served on a wide rustic green ceramic dish. The curry itself is a dark, richly spiced keema-style scoop laid over wilted leafy greens, surrounded by three peeled quail eggs, yellow pickles, shredded vegetables, a slice of carrot, pink peppercorns, and a pale scoop flecked with dried herbs. A small white ramekin of golden broth sits at the top of the plate. On the wooden table behind it are drinking glasses, one filled with an amber beverage, and a small price list. The left half of the photo shows the restaurant's wooden wall, covered with handwritten Japanese notes about the spice broth that forms the base of the curry, along with printed menu cards featuring a chicken curry and a pork vindaloo curry. The scene is from a cozy spice curry restaurant in Ogawa, Saitama.
A plate of curry is the focus, served on a wide rustic green ceramic dish. The curry itself is a dark, richly spiced keema-style scoop laid over wilted leafy greens, surrounded by three peeled quail eggs, yellow pickles, shredded vegetables, a slice of carrot, pink peppercorns, and a pale scoop flecked with dried herbs. A small white ramekin of golden broth sits at the top of the plate. On the wooden table behind it are drinking glasses, one filled with an amber beverage, and a small price list.
The left half of the photo shows the restaurant's wooden wall, covered with handwritten Japanese notes about the spice broth that forms the base of the curry, along with printed menu cards featuring a chicken curry and a pork vindaloo curry. The scene is from a cozy spice curry restaurant in Ogawa, Saitama.
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辛双子キノンカレー
ポークビンダルカレー
Yakiniku en Yorii
En la ciudad vecina de Yorii comimos yakiniku muy rico. En este caso, era pescado a la brasa, que estaba muy fresco y sabía genial con arroz. Asar el pescado uno mismo es una experiencia genial y también única. Si te gusta el pescado, tienes que probarlo.
Two side-by-side shots from the same dinner at a casual izakaya. In the left photo a small tabletop charcoal grill sits on a steel table, its wire rack holding split salt-grilled fish with a second fish beside it. Metal tongs with yellow handles rest in front, and a tall frosted glass of Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer stands next to the grill. A striped ceramic bowl of white rice with wooden chopsticks across it sits in the foreground, alongside small sauce dishes and shredded cabbage. The right photo focuses on the bowl itself: a whole grilled fish, head and tail intact, laid across a mound of white rice. Behind it the edge of another charcoal grill peeks in, with empty plates, leftover fish bones, and chopsticks scattered on the steel table. The wooden walls and stools in the background give the scene a relaxed, well-used restaurant feel.
Two side-by-side shots from the same dinner at a casual izakaya. In the left photo a small tabletop charcoal grill sits on a steel table, its wire rack holding split salt-grilled fish with a second fish beside it. Metal tongs with yellow handles rest in front, and a tall frosted glass of Kirin Ichiban Shibori beer stands next to the grill. A striped ceramic bowl of white rice with wooden chopsticks across it sits in the foreground, alongside small sauce dishes and shredded cabbage.
The right photo focuses on the bowl itself: a whole grilled fish, head and tail intact, laid across a mound of white rice. Behind it the edge of another charcoal grill peeks in, with empty plates, leftover fish bones, and chopsticks scattered on the steel table. The wooden walls and stools in the background give the scene a relaxed, well-used restaurant feel.
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Conclusión
Mi viaje a Ogawa Saitama fue una experiencia inolvidable que recomiendo a todo el mundo. En particular, dormir en una cabaña de madera en medio de la naturaleza fue mi momento culminante personal. La fabricación de papel tradicional (washi) fue una experiencia única que se puede vivir en Ogawa. ¡También culinariamente, la prefectura de Saitama tiene mucho que ofrecer y, por mi parte, sin duda merece la pena visitarla!
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