Sights in Ranzan, Saitama

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• Ranzan Gorge

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-81-4511

  Representative Saitama scenic spot with rock terraces, the Tsukigawa's clear stream, and rich wooded surroundings.

• Kijin Shrine

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-62-2131

  Said to begin in 1182 when Hatakeyama Shigetada dedicated a demon statue; a rare oni-enshrining shrine.

• Sennen no Sono Lavender Garden

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-81-4511

  About 20,000 lavenders cover about 4.7 ha, Tokyo Dome-sized, including fragrant Grosso, Furano Blue, and Hidcote.

• Sugaya Yakata Ruins

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-62-2150

  National historic site overlooking the Tokigawa, traditionally Hatakeyama Shigetada's early Kamakura residence. Ranzan Historic Site Museum is inside.

• Kyogaku Training Institute and Yasuoka Masahiro Memorial Hall

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-62-3375

  Established in 1970 on the site of Japan Noshi School, founded by Yasuoka Masahiro in the early Showa period.

• Saitama Prefectural Ranzan Historic Site Museum

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-62-5896

  On the site of Sugaya Residence, later Sugaya Castle; opened in 1976 as a prefectural history museum.

• Fuefuki Pass Cherry Blossom Avenue

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-62-2150

  Ranzan cherry-blossom spot on the Hatoyama-Ranzan border, in full bloom late March to early April, a Nanboku-cho battle site.

• Tokigawa Cherry Blossom Embankment

  

  Ranzan, Saitama · 0493-81-4511

  About 250 Someiyoshino cherries line 2 km of Tokigawa's right bank, peaking from late March to early April.