Kuki City

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Highlights of Kuki City

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).

Festival floats at Kuki Chouchin Festival

Kagura dance at Washinomiya Shrine in Kuki city

Access

From Tokyo

From Airports

Haneda Intl. Airport

Narita Intl. Airport

Ibaraki Airport

Main Stations

Videos of Kuki City

Kuki Chouchin Festival

Iris at Shoubujyoushi Ayameen

Things to DO in Kuki City

Kuki lantern festival

With a 240 year old history, The Kuki Chouchin Festival (久喜提燈祭り) is one of the largest lantern festivals near Tokyo. 6 meter floats with hundreds of lanterns make an impressive view. You can watch locals assemble the floats form noon as well as paformances at night.

Washinomiya Shrine

Washinomiya Shrine (鷲宮神社) is known as one of the oldest shrines around Tokyo and performs popular Kagura dance six times a year. However it is also popular among anime fans who know it as the Takanomiya Shrine from “Lucky Star.” You can buy Lucky Star items here.

Iris and Lavenders

In mid June Kuki turns blue with Iris and Lavenders. Make sure to check out The Blue Festival featuring these beautiful flowers in mid June.

Learn more about places to visit in Kuki

Things to do in Kuki
- A chat with Kuki city tourism

Learn more about Kuki from a chat we had with locals (the city's tourism office).

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Interview

EATING in Kuki City

Japanese Food

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.

Western Food

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.

Lavender Manju

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.

Places to STAY in Kuki City

Hotels (Western style)

As Kuki is close to Tokyo, it is easy to find budget Western-style business hotels, through most online booking sites.

Top EVENTS around Kuki City

Samurai warriors rush to battle at the Yorii Hojo Festival (Yorii Hojo Matsuri)

11th May (Sun)

Hojo Festival in Yorii - 1h 45min from Tokyo

2025:

11th May (Sun)

Yorii Town

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*from Tokyo

Japanese Name:

Visit Yorii Hojo Festival in Yorii (Yorii Hojo Matsuri) to see the ultimate Samurai battle and sword fight! Don't miss it! (Yorii Town / 寄居町)

Amazing Sakura trees and Canola blossoms at Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi.

26th March (Wed) to 8th April (Tue)

Sakura Viewing in Kumagaya

2025:

26th March (Wed) to 8th April (Tue)

Kumagaya City

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*from Tokyo

Japanese Name:

Visit Kumagaya City to view the amazing Sakura & Canola blossoms nearby Tokyo! (Kumagaya City / 熊谷市）

2nd March (Sunday)

Nagatoro Fire Festival

2025:

2nd March (Sunday)

Nagatoro Town

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*from Tokyo

Japanese Name:

Visit Nagatoro Fire Festival (Nagatoro Himatsuri) to watch monks walk over fire! (Nagatoro Town / 長瀞町）

2nd-3rd, December *Same days every year

Chichibu Night Festival (Chichibu Yomatsuri)

2024:

2nd-3rd, December *Same days every year

Chichibu City

1h 40min*
*from Tokyo

Japanese Name: 秩父夜祭

Chichibu Night Festival is a traditional Japanese festival registered as a UNESCO heritage. The highlight is the beautiful floats and fireworks on both nights.