Sights in Shiraoka, Saitama

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• Shibayama Marsh

  

  Shiraoka, Saitama · 0480-92-8151

  Biotope improvements made the marsh more approachable; many anglers visit this fishing spot year-round.

• Shibayama Inverted Siphon

  

  Shiraoka, Saitama · 0480-92-8151

  Minumadai Canal passes under the Moto-Arakawa riverbed; built in 1727 by Izawa Yasoemon Tamenaga.

• Shishi Museum

  

  Shiraoka, Saitama · 0480-92-9105

  Private museum of real lion-dance heads and costumes, lion models, videos from across Japan, and folk toys.

• Shiraoka Hachiman Shrine

  

  Shiraoka, Saitama · 0480-48-5118

  Historic shrine said to have been founded in 849 by Ennin. Shrine stamps are available.