Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi (Cherry Blossom Embankment)

Overview

Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi is a cherry blossom embankment along the Arakawa River in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Approximately 500 cherry trees bloom spectacularly, complemented by a stunning display of yellow rapeseed flowers creating a beautiful pink and yellow contrast in spring. The "Kumagaya Sakura Festival" is held annually from late March to early April, attracting numerous visitors. During the cherry blossom season, the embankment is lined with food stalls, creating a lively atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy strolling through the cherry blossom tunnel, exploring the rapeseed fields, or having a picnic under the cherry trees. At night, the illuminated cherry blossoms create a magical atmosphere, offering a different charm from daytime. Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi is easily accessible, offers a long cherry blossom viewing season, and hosts various events, making it a place you'll want to visit again and again. It's also a place where you can experience the history and culture of Kumagaya City. Historically, this area had an embankment called "Kumagaya Tsutsumi", known as a cherry blossom viewing spot. The current Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi was created in 1952 when a new embankment was built during the Arakawa River improvement project, with the city planting cherry trees. Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi remains a beloved symbol of Kumagaya City. It offers beautiful scenery throughout the year, with cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, and autumn foliage. It's also a place to relax and connect with nature. Visit Kumagaya Sakurazutsumi to experience the beauty of the cherry blossoms, the vibrancy of the rapeseed flowers, and the history and culture of Kumagaya.