DATE
TIMES
SCHEDULE
The festival if from 24th March to 6th April and there is spacial night viewing from 18:00-21:00 during those days.
Everyday the area is open to the public during the day
COST
Free
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.💕
From Tokyo
Address
Areas surrounding Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi (熊谷桜堤)
2, Kawaracho, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan 360-0035
By Train
From Tokyo (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.
From Tokyo via slower local train (From Tokyo sta.)
From 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 Tokyo via slower local train (From Shinjuku Sta.)
From Shinjuku area of Tokyo (Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akabane, etc), take the Shonan Shinjyuku Line towards Kagohara and get off at Kumagaya station. Approx. 1hour 10min.
Then walk just 5 min from Kumagaya Station.
By Car
From Higashi Matsuyama Interchange (Kanetsu Expressway)
Around 25 minutes drive from the Higashi Matsuyama IC (東松山 I.C) on the Kanetsu Expressway (Kanetsu Jidoshado).
(It can get busy during the Sakura season so leave plenty of time!)
Any questions about this?
For information about this event please contact the Kumagaya Tourist Bureau directly.
Tel: +81 048-594-6677
Japanese Official Website (External, Japanese site)
Best places to enjoy sakura viewing near Tokyo (Internal, English site)
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