Bonsai & Railway Town Omiya - Saitama Fair in Niigata (Feb 21-24)
The 'Bonsai & Railway Town Omiya - Saitama Fair in Niigata' is a promotional event bringing the food, culture, and tourism attractions of Saitama City to Niigata. Held at 'Gatarium' in CoCoLo Niigata at JR Niigata Station, the event gathers Saitama-recommended souvenir sweets, craft beer, bonsai, railway goods, and more in one place. A highlight is the limited-quantity sale of Saitama's original strawberry varieties 'Amarin' and 'Benitama,' picked fresh that morning and transported via JR East's 'HakoBiyun' luggage service. Also featured is the advance sale of craft beer commemorating the 140th anniversary of Omiya Station — items available only at this event.
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The spotlight is on the limited fresh-picked sale of Saitama original strawberries 'Amarin' and 'Benitama' (around 1:00 PM daily, 10 packs each). Don't miss the award-winning Saitama-recommended souvenirs including 'Saika no Hoseki' and 'Hikawa Sando no Lemon-do Pudding,' the exhibition of the bonsai replica 'Goyomatsu: Higurashi,' and the Railway Museum's headmark collection display.
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A regional PR event organized by the Saitama Tourism and International Association. First held February 20-23, 2024 at JR Sendai Station as 'Bonsai & Railway Town Omiya - Saitama Fair in Sendai.' Featured Saitama-recommended souvenirs, railway goods, bonsai sales, and limited sales of Saitama original strawberries 'Amarin' and 'Benitama' transported via JR East's train luggage service 'HakoBiyun.' The second edition moved to Gatarium at CoCoLo Niigata in Niigata Station, February 21-24, 2025.
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Held at Gatarium, the atrium plaza of CoCoLo Niigata, directly connected to JR Niigata Station. Excellent access right from the station.
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The limited strawberry sale starts around 1:00 PM daily with only 10 packs available, so arriving early to queue is recommended. Note that opening day starts at 12:00 PM and the final day closes at 6:00 PM, different from regular hours.
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Operating hours are 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (opening day from 12:00 PM, final day until 6:00 PM). The original tote bag creation workshop (Feb 22-24, 1,000 yen) is a popular hands-on activity, so early arrival is recommended.
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This event, first held in Niigata at the Gatarium atrium plaza of CoCoLo Niigata Station in February 2025, attracted attention as a traveling fair bringing the charm of Saitama City and Omiya to Niigata. The star attraction was the Saitama original strawberry variety 'Amarin' and 'Benitama,' which won the highest gold award at the National Strawberry Championship for three consecutive years — freshly picked strawberries transported to Niigata via JR East's 'HakoBiyun' train luggage service for limited daily sales became a hot topic. Other offerings included Saitama-recommended souvenirs like 'Saika no Hoseki,' 'An Butter Roll,' and 'Hikawa Sando no Lemon-do Pudding,' plus advance sales of craft beer commemorating Omiya Station's 140th anniversary. The bonsai corner offered mini bonsai purchases with care advice from artisans, while railway goods sales and Railway Museum headmark displays drew railway enthusiasts. Interactive content like an original tote bag workshop and quizzes were available, with Saitama City PR character 'Tsunaga-ryu Nu' and Omiya Station mascot 'Mameo' making appearances, creating an enjoyable event for families.
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