BokenJapanThings to do in Yashio, Saitama
Yashio · Saitama · 6 places
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Yashio Station Front Park
Urban park at TX Yashio Station south exit with lawn plaza and play equipment, a family rest place.
Yashio Citizens Festival
Parade, kids sumo tournament, product stalls and character shows are held grandly for a wide age range.
Hachijo Waterside Park
Spring cherries span the park like a flower tunnel, busy with viewers yearly. A promenade with tennis courts.
Oze Lion Dance
Offered at Sengen and Hikawa festivals July's first Saturday and next day. Called Doronko Lion as rain muddies the feet.
Nakagawa Yashio Waterside School
MLIT-developed for local waterside learning and nature activities; a 540m loop rings a Nakagawa-fed channel.
Nichome Lion Dance
Started around 1655; old-style festival rites continue. Offered yearly at Hikawa Shrine on July's third Sunday.