Omiya Ward in Saitama City is home to a terminal station that is said to be one of the largest in the Kanto region. It plays an important role connecting the Tohoku and Joshinetsu regions with Kanto. Omiya Ward in Saitama City is also famous as a railway town, as it is home to the Railway Museum, the Omiya General Rolling Stock Center, and a freight vehicle factory. As a result, many railway enthusiasts visit the area. The area around the terminal station is lined with numerous commercial facilities and is undergoing urbanization. On the other hand, a little further from the station, quiet residential areas spread out in the suburbs, where abundant nature remains. There is also a bird-watching facility where you can observe many wild birds, and many families enjoy bird-watching there on weekends.