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Sakura Viewing in Kumagaya
(Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi / Sakura Festival)
熊谷桜堤（熊谷）
Amazing Sakura & Canola blossom nearby Tokyo
Last updated by Angus M
on September 2, 2024
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DATE
2025
: Late March to Early April
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Hours
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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-21
TIME & SCHEDULE
Peak days of previous years
2024 - 8th April
2023 - 26th March
2022- 30th March
2021- 29th March
- These are previous years' peak bloom days. You can still enjoy the blossoms a few days before and a few days after.
There is a special night viewing from 18:00-21:00 during peak days.
*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
*Information last checked on 2024-06-21
COST
Free
*Information last checked on 2024-06-21
How to enjoy Sakura Viewing in Kumagaya
Picturesque scenery
Fun for couples
Countryside scenery
Experience Traditional Japan
Fun for kids and family
Great girls day out
Traveling solo
Enjoy for 2 hours
🍡 Enjoy spring in 🌸Pink Sakura and ✨Yellow Canola!
A delightful stroll through a ✨magnificent Sakura and Canola blossom… what could be more special💕?
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make the most colorful spring memories at “Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi” in Kumagaya, Saitama! You’ll end up with tons of 📷lovely pictures of 🌸soft pink cherry blossoms and ✨bright yellow Canola flowers!
As you follow the pretty 🌸Sakura course, why not stop by sites such as the Takagi Shrine or Sekijoji Temple for a little break! During when the flowers are in full bloom, locals will 🔦light up the cherry blossoms in the evenings, offering another special way to appreciate the beautiful spring.💕
What to enjoy near the Sakura Viewing in Kumagaya
- Culture
- Visit nearby Shrines
- Active
- Onsen pool (Shinrin-Koen Heritage-Resorts)
Places to EAT in Kumagaya City
Places to STAY in Kumagaya City
Western Style Hotel
Kumagaya City is a convenient city with a wide range of Western style hotels near the station.
Ryokan (Japanese Style Hotel)
There are not many Japanese style Ryokans in Kumagaya.
Holiday rental (Airbnb)
There are onky a few holiday homes and airbnbs available in the area.
Access
(How to get to the Sakura Viewing in Kumagaya)
How to get there
Public Transport
36min from Tokyo by train (Jyoetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen).
1 hour 10min from Tokyo by train (Ueno Tokyo Line to Kagohara).
*Extremely easy to get to from Tokyo.
Car
2 hrs 20min drive from Tokyo area by car
Location & Address
Address
Areas surrounding Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi (熊谷桜堤）
2, Kawaracho, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan 360-0035
〒360-0035 埼玉県熊谷市河原町２丁目
Access from Tokyo
By Public Transport
From Tokyo Station
Via the JR Jyoetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen
From Tokyo or Ueno stations in Tokyo, take the Jyoetsu or Hokuriku Shinkansen (Bullet train) towards Takasaki station and get off at Kumagaya station. (Approx. 36min)
Then, walk just 5 min from Kumagaya Station.
Via local train
From the Tokyo area (Tokyo, Ueno, etc.), take the Tokyo Ueno Line towards Kagohara and get off at Kumagaya station. (Approx. 1hour 10min)
Then, walk just 5 min from Kumagaya Station.
From SHINJUKU station
Via local train
From the Shinjuku area of Tokyo (Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akabane, etc.), take the Shonan Shinjuku Line towards Kagohara and get off at Kumagaya station. (Approx. 1hour 10min)
Then, walk just 5 min from Kumagaya Station.
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
By Car
From Higashi Matsuyama IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway
Drive around 25 minutes from the Higashi Matsuyama IC (東松山 I.C) on the Kan-etsu Expressway (Kanetsu Jidoshado).
It can get busy during the Sakura season, so leave plenty of time!
We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.
Contact Details (Event Organizer)
For information about this event, please contact the Kumagaya Tourist Bureau directly.
Tel: +81 (0)48-594-6677
Websites
Japanese Official Website (External, Japanese site)
Best places to enjoy sakura viewing near Tokyo (Internal, English site)
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