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Kuki City (久喜市) is a city in Saitama Prefecture with easy access to Tokyo.
Summer is a great time to visit Kuki, as there is the Kuki Chouchin Festival in mid-July, during which huge floats with lanterns parade the city after dark. Just before this, in mid-June, there is also the Lavender and Iris Festival, where visitors can enjoy the scenery and purchase lavender products.
To get to Kuki from Tokyo, you can either take the Utusnomiya line (60 minutes from Tokyo or Shinjuku) or take the express train from Tobu Asakusa station (45 minutes). It is also close to Kuki IC on the Tohoku Expressway, offering good access by car (60- 90 min).
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Kuki is a large city with many Japanese restaurants, such as Tonkatsu, Yakitori, Yakinikku, Ramen, and izakaya restaurants. Many are located around the West exit of JR Kuki Station.
Kuki is a large city with many Western-style food restaurants, including a popular Beer& Berger (+brewery) restaurant and restaurants with European-style foods, Family-style restaurants, and Fast food chains. Many are located around the West exit of JR Kuki Station.
The lavender manju (ラベンダー饅頭) is a sweet treat only available during the summer seasons. It has lavender-colored skin and sweet bean paste inside.
Each of these places are within a day trip away. Click on the image to find out more.
Looking for things to do in July near Tokyo? It’s the hot summer season, but there are many fun or cooler activities available near Tokyo.
Looking for things to do in June near Tokyo? June is the rainy season in Japan, but don’t let that stop you!
Looking for things to do in May near Tokyo? May is a great time to visit Japan with flowers, spring events, and pottery fairs.