Kinchakuda Manjushage Park

Overview

Kinchakuda is a purse-shaped plain in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, formed by the meandering Kōri River. Covering approximately 22 hectares, it has long been used as rice paddies. Its name, Kinchakuda (literally "purse field"), comes from its resemblance to a drawstring purse. Today, it's renowned for its stunning display of what is estimated to be 5 million red spider lilies. Higanbana bloom around the autumnal equinox and are also known as manjūshage. Those at Kinchakuda are believed to have originated from bulbs that arrived with sediment from upstream. As a result, Kinchakuda boasts a variety of flowers besides higanbana, including rapeseed flowers in spring, hydrangeas in summer, and cosmos in autumn. Visitors can also enjoy leisurely walks or cycling along the Kōri River. Kinchakuda offers a tranquil escape in a nature-rich environment. The sight of the entire plain ablaze with crimson higanbana during the autumnal equinox is especially enchanting. While visiting Kinchakuda, consider exploring nearby attractions such as Kōri Shrine and the Kōri Family Residence, which are among the many historical structures in the area. Kinchakuda provides an opportunity to connect with nature and history, creating lasting memories.