BokenJapanSights in Kuki, Saitama
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Cosmos Fureai Road
Spring poppies and autumn cosmos cover 10 km of Kasai Canal in Washinomiya, Kuki, also a running course.
Washinomiya Shrine
Said to be Kanto's oldest grand shrine and main Otori shrine, revered by Kanto warriors and cited in Azuma Kagami.
Kurihashi Red-Flower Buckwheat
Ornamental red-flower buckwheat from Nepal's Himalayas, grown in Kurihashi. About 0.6 hectares turn ruby red in October.
Grave of Shizuka Gozen
Grave of Yoshitsune's concubine Shizuka Gozen, who died in Kurihashi. A gravestone was built in 1803.
Shirasagi Park
April cherry blossoms bloom; June lavender peaks. About 1,000 plants dye the Lavender Mountain slope purple with fresh scent.
Shobu Castle Ruins Iris Garden
One June venue for the Iris and Lavender Blue Festival. A castle is said to have once stood here.
Wisteria at Shobu Shrine
Shobu Shrine has Noda wisteria, a Saitama Prefecture natural monument said to exceed 300 years.