Sights in Kumagaya, Saitama

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• Menuma Shodenzan

  

  Kumagaya, Saitama · 048-588-1644

  Known as one of Japan's three great Shoten, said to bless relationships, household safety, fortune, and studies.

• Katakura Silk Memorial Hall

  

  Kumagaya, Saitama · 048-522-4316

  Memorial hall using the cocoon warehouse of Katakura's last silk mill in Kumagaya, certified a modernization industrial heritage in 2007.

• Nogo-ji (Hydrangea Temple)

  

  Kumagaya, Saitama

  Said founded by Gyoki in 743, later rebuilt by Kukai. About 50 kinds, 800 hydrangeas bloom early to late June.

• Kumagaya Cherry Blossom Embankment

  

  Kumagaya, Saitama

  Edo-period cherry spot, a Japan 100 site; about 500 Someiyoshino bloom 2km on the Arakawa, late March to early April.