As a part of the Greater Tokyo Area, Saitama is located in the middle of the Kanto Plains with the abundant nature of Musashino and the Kanto-mountains lying to the southwest. The prefecture is bordered with Tokyo, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Nagano, and Yamanashi. Tourists can enjoy the traditional culture and beautiful nature that are well preserved even in the urban area. Popular attractions include the mountainous Chichibu Region and Kawagoe, an old castle town.