Kamagaya

Kamagaya is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2020, the city had an estimated population of 109,941 living in 50,485 households and a population density of 5200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 21.08 km². Wikipedia.
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National Museum of Japanese History

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History museum
Museums
The National Museum of Japanese History is situated in Sakura Castle Park, occupying a portion of the Sakura Castle Ruins. Visitors can immerse themselves in Japanese history and culture by exploring six galleries that span from prehistoric times to modern Japan. The museum offers an official smartphone app with audio guides in multiple languages for foreign tourists. It also features a themed botanical garden, restaurant, and shop on its premises.
Good place to know the Japanese history. This national museum is managed well. It takes over 3 hours to get to know the details.
ocean blue — Google review
The museum contains six galleries. Each of the gallery features different periods of time from ancient to the contemporary era. Visitors will have a comprehensive impression of Japanese history. Apart from this, Chiba university students including high school students or junior enjoy free entry tickets here. Where other adults have to pay 600 yen of entry fee. Additionally I want to share that there are a lot of parking space for the visitors.
Samimuzzaman — Google review
Superb facility for leaning Japanese history in quite short hours. Unlike the similar facility inUeno, this one is very quiet thus you can spend as much as you want depending on your interests.
Wahrscheinlich — Google review
If you have the remaining time after seeing tulip and windmill at Sakura Furusato, you can easily get to this museum on foot from Keisei-sakura station. It consists of 6 interesting galleries with audio guide application.
Tharathorn Suwatthanarak — Google review
It is one of the national museums representing Japan. You can look at the long-standing traditions, history, and folklore of the Japanese. In particular, the exhibition section on the village faith is interesting. Old sculptures protecting the entrance of the village and dragon sculptures used in village festivals are cool. The entire site of the museum is very large, so it is necessary to spend enough time and visit. The outdoor garden is also very spacious, so it is more fun to visit with children when the weather is nice
1989 elvina — Google review
I recently visited the Museum of Japan and I must say, I was truly impressed by the exhibition. The museum showcases the rich history, culture, and art of Japan in a very organized and engaging way. The exhibits were well-detailed, and the sculptures were truly amazing. The museum is divided into six sections, each dedicated to a different time period in Japanese history. The routing through the museum takes you on a journey from 20,000 BC to the present day, showcasing the different art styles and cultural events that shaped the country's history. I was particularly struck by the level of detail and care that had gone into curating each section. Each exhibit was accompanied by clear and informative descriptions, making it easy to understand the significance of each piece. Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Museum of Japan to anyone who is interested in learning about the country's rich history and culture. The museum is a true feast for the senses, and a must-visit for anyone with an appreciation for art and history
Ensar Senlikoglu — Google review
Huge museum with extensive exhibits covering the full span of Japan's history. There's a pretty good audio guide app that can be downloaded using the free wifi. I ran out of time and didn't get to spend as long in the modern era, but my family and I really enjoyed the first 3 galleries focused on earlier time periods. The cafe was also very good, and the gift shop had some unique options. The outside of the museum is a large park that was also enjoyable.
Scott Hilton — Google review
Most of the explanations are in Japanese. There is a great calligraphy experience in one of the room ! Make sure to stop by ! Also make sure to bring your fully charged phone and earphones ! They have a wonderful free audio guide to visit the museum with free wifi, so you can listen to it directly on your phone ! It is a bit hard to get there, but the view is fabulous and you will have that smaller town feel, quite close to Tokyo ! I would definitely recommend !
Chloé Manseau — Google review
This is by far one of the best museums in Japan! The entrance fee is such a steal! The museum is huge and very detailed! It has 6 total galleries + 2 special exhibit galleries. I spent 3 hours with no breaks here! That’s how big it was! I recommend this to all history buffs like me. The staffs are friendly too! Some can speak english as well. It takes 12-15 minutes on foot from Keisei-Sakura Station but there also a bus that you can take if you don’t want to walk. It stops right in front of the museum.
Arlene Nicdao — Google review
I was initially expecting a small exhibit; glad I was wrong!! This museum is enormous and full of historical facts about Japan. My children and I learned a lot of information about the history of Japan. The fascinating fact was the similarities between ancient Japanese and Native Americans. It shows that we are not all that different.
Anthony Traylor — Google review
If you are interested in Japanese history and culture, this place is totally worth visiting, despite the long distance travel from the beaten track for tourists. As shown in the photos below, the museum exhibits consist of artifacts, both real and replica, miniature dioramas, and their descriptions, thoroughly covering from the prehistory to modern. The only downside is that the descriptions are practically available only in Japanese, and that you must rent a portable audio guidance (free of charge, and comes in English, Mandarin, or Korean) to understand what the displays stand for. Make sure to reserve plenty of time for the visit, as it will take a full day to explore all the exhibitions.
JY Nakamura — Google review
If you're looking for a great history museum without the crowds and chaos of Ueno, I'd highly recommend visiting this National Museum. The Museum is HUGE with 6 galleries (that we did not fully get through) spanning Paleolithic Japan to modern times. Each gallery is absolutely packed, and there are quite a few interactive exhibits. Unlike other museums in Japan, I found that their English explanations were fairly thorough, though you will need to use your phone to scan a QR code provided at the entrance. Make sure to bring your headphones to listen to the foreign language explanations! If you forget, most of the areas allow you to use your camera (just make sure to check the signs or ask the docents) to use Google Translate. A very friendly docent (or employee?) greeted us and was so excited to tell us about some of the artifacts. He told us to look for the symbol 国宝, as it designates a national treasure. You'll find at least one in the early human tools area. The Museum has a kids area that looked to have activites teaching them about archeology and museums. The attached cafe has reasonable lunch sets and expensive coffee. I recommend coming during spring or summer, as the Museum sits in a very large park that holds the foundation ruins of the Sakura astle. The area around it is maintained as a natural botanical garden, so bring your walking shoes. I felt like I'd stumbled across a hidden gem finding Sakura. I also recommend checking out the samurai houses, the art museum, and the tulip fields and windmill.
Rachel Jones — Google review
Oh my! How I didn't know about this place! Let me introduce to you the best museum related japanese culture. You can use the app at your phone to have a guide in English, they allow you to use museum's wifi to download the app and use it during you time there to heard the audios. Is a really big museum so be prepared to walk and explore very much all periods of Japan. I was really impressed about how well done it is the museum but in the other hand there's a lack of tourism. I prefer to visit this museum more than the one in Tokyo at Ueno park. I was delighted on how big and such good information have. Be ready with time, I was paying a lot of attention to the beginning and I haven't enjoy the other gallery due to my lack or time organization. Depends on how detailed you want to read but I recommend you at least 4 hours
Monserrat Soto — Google review
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Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja

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Shinto shrine
Sights & Landmarks
Hikawa Shrine, established in 473 BCE, is a magnificent Shinto shrine located in the heart of Omiya Park. The park is adorned with many cherry trees and hosts a museum and zoo. Families often visit to enjoy the serene ponds and other attractions during weekends. The shrine's vast expanse provides a peaceful yet bustling atmosphere that sets it apart from other shrines. Visitors can explore the park, zoo, and museum while also experiencing Hikawa Shrine's beauty and grandeur.
It was crowded but I still had the opportunity to walk around peacefully. Lots of photo inspiration. You can access the zoo and park from here.
Sheryl Gim — Google review
Crowded but worth visiting. Beautiful surroundings. Right beside omiya park.
akhilesh parab — Google review
We walked from Omiya Station to Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Jinja. The autumn leaves What a beautiful we took a small stop at the Manju shop. We had finished our Goshuincho and had to purchase a new one. The shrine is beautiful with lots of things to see. There is a park nearby and we enjoyed the sight of the Ginko threes turning yellow.
Wayne Yoshida — Google review
Beautiful shrine covering a huge area in the Omiya Park. A crowded yet peaceful location. This made me feel that the atmosphere of this place is a bit different from the other shrines.
JapanoDiary — Google review
I went there around the end of Nov 22. Some maple leaves still red. Nice and beutiful park for relaxing and enjoyng nature around you. You can walk here from nearest JR station about 15 mins.
Chanakarl Tinsulanonda — Google review
its very nice place that so colorful and so many people to come and pray and enjoy the moment and nature so clean and the staff in the parking lot guide you were can we park thank u so much ☺️ in the great experience ♥️🙏
アナ — Google review
Biggest Shrine in town. Beautiful grounds and a lot of history. It gets quite crowded around new years. Great atmosphere. This is a where I get my annual Omomori.
Paul Scott — Google review
The most important shrine in Saitama Prefecture, the historians of Hikawa Shrine trace its founding to over 1,400 years ago. Many famous leaders over these many centuries have visited here. It boasts a promenade of almost 2 km from its entrance and is adjacent to Omiya Park.
David Rosasco — Google review
Wonderful! Highly recommended to visit when in Omiya.
Gee deeps — Google review
This shrine is medium in size. But the path leading to the main shrine is very long, There are trees to enjoy. The inside of the shrine was quiet and has a unique Japanese architectural building.
supha maneepun — Google review
A very peaceful shrine with a beautiful stream running across it. I had a wonderful time here meditating and hanging around 🌸☺️
Arunothia Marappan — Google review
A wonderful shrine in Saitama, easily accessible from the Keihin Tohoku line. It’s like being in a mini Kyoto in the middle of Saitama. A very popular place with families on weekends as it has ponds and a park. There was also a goshuincho and goshuin exhibition being held.
Enlyl's Realm — Google review
This shrine was founded in Japan about 2,500 years ago. There is something significant gigantic energetic about it.
TMkimani — Google review
A shrine reminiscent of Meiji Jingu in Omote Sando. Make sure you do the walk up to the shrine trough the large torii gates, bypassing some interesting art (at least for now) on the way. The shrine itself is a mix of color and wood, with an open setting that is family friendly. When I went there was a goshuin exhibition of shrines in Sumida. A nice shrine away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo!
Zeno Nihon — Google review
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Kamagaya Great Buddha [Kamagaya-Daibutsu]

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Place of worship
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
It's a graveyard but an amazing Buddha statue
E Fishback — Google review
This feels a bit out of place. It’s just beside the road and nearby the station.
Wayne Yoshida — Google review
It's ok if you're in the area or passing by. Not really worth going out of your way though.
James Firth — Google review
Life size Buddha. Graves. That's about it.
Robert Lacombe — Google review
beautiful
Wolfram Wegner — Google review
Lovely place.
Ajeet chauhan — Google review
(Translated by Google) Kamagaya Great Buddha in Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture. The smallest Buddha statue in Japan. The Great Buddha is 1.8 meters high, and approximately 2.3 meters including the pedestal. The cuteness and gentle expression will make you feel relieved~♪ (Original) 千葉県鎌ヶ谷市にある…鎌ヶ谷大仏様。 日本一小さな大仏さん。 高さは1.8メートル、台座を含めても2.3メートル程の大仏様。 可愛さと優しい表情にホッコリします〜♪
ヨージーサンティン — Google review
(Translated by Google) Even if you use the Shin-Keisei Line, for those who live outside of Kamagaya, Kamagaya Daibutsu is just the name of the station, and very few people know that there is actually a Daibutsu there. Well, to be more precise, I'm sure it exists, but I've never seen it, and I only think about it as if it might not exist. I was close by today, so I decided to take a look. It's certainly small, as everyone says, but its 250-year history is no mere joke. When I took the photo at night, it turned out to be more fantastic than I expected. These are all personal opinions. I'm sorry, Big Buddha. (Original) たとえ新京成線を利用する人であっても、鎌ヶ谷以外に住んでいる人にとって、鎌ヶ谷大仏とは駅名であって、実際に大仏がある事を知っている人は少ない。いや、正確に言うと、きっと有るんだろうけど見た事ないし、もしかしたら無いのかも知れないくらいにしか考えていない。今日は近くまで来たのでちょっと寄ってみることにしました。皆が言うように確かに小さいが、250年の歴史は伊達じゃない。夜に撮ったら思いのほか幻想的な写真になりました。 全て個人的な感想です。大仏様すみません。
ミニベロ — Google review
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Shin-Keisei Electric Railway Co.,Ltd.

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Railroad company
Transportation
Mass Transportation Systems
(Translated by Google) The Funassyi Train will be running throughout this year❗There are cute Shin-Keisei trains wrapped in Funassyi Funagoro! (Original) 今年中ふなっしートレイン走っていまーす❗電車にはふなっしーふなごろーなどラッピングされていて可愛い新京成の電車が走っていまーす!
いのふじ — Google review
(Translated by Google) The fun these days is whether or not you will encounter Funassyi ⁉️ Honestly, it seems that the number is small 😔 It's about the same as Doctor Yellow‼ ️ You might be lucky if you see it 👍 When I went to work in the morning, when I was relaxed, it suddenly appeared. It's only once 🤨 (Original) 最近の楽しみは、ふなっしートレインに遭遇するかどうか⁉️正直本数が少ないみたい😔ドクターイエロー並だよ‼️見たらラッキーかも👍朝出勤の時、気を抜いてたら、突然現れた。それ1回っきりだよ🤨
AKI NAMAI — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was late at night when I went out the ticket gate, and it was outside of counter business hours. When I went to the counter the next day to ask for a receipt to give to the company, I was told, ``We can't issue a receipt for yesterday's payment,'' and ``Can't you give it to the company because of your usage history?'' In the past, I went out of the ticket gate outside of business hours, and when I asked the company for a receipt, they scolded me and said, ``Actually, they can't issue a receipt during these hours.'' I think there are some companies that won't pay for transportation expenses based on your usage history, even if you explain the reason. Isn't it strange that the counter was closed and I couldn't go to the counter to issue a receipt, but the next day I explained that the counter was closed when I exited the ticket gate, but they still wouldn't issue me a receipt? ? I want you to think about those who will be returning home late. Is Shin-Keisei Line such a mean company? I'm thankful that JR's counters are open until the last train. (Original) 改札出た時間は夜遅くで、窓口営業時間外でした。 会社に出す領収書を発行してもらいたくて次の日に窓口きたら「昨日の分は領収書発行できない」「使用履歴で会社に出さないの?」と言われました。 以前、窓口営業時間外に改札出てしまい、会社に出す領収書頼んだら「本当はこの時間帯に領収書発行できないからね」と怒られました。 訳を説明しても使用履歴では交通費出してもらえない会社ってあると思います。 窓口閉まってて、領収書発行してもらいたくても窓口行けなかったのに次の日に「改札出た時点で窓口閉まってた」と説明しても出してもらえないのはおかしくないですか? 帰りが遅くなる人のことを考えて欲しいです。 新京成線ってそんな意地悪な会社なのでしょうか。 JRは終電くらいまで窓口営業してくれてるのでありがたいです。
ひ“ひよこ豆” — Google review
(Translated by Google) A railway company with cheap fares that are easy on your wallet. The head office is located in front of Kunugiyama Station, and the vehicle depot is also located in Kunugiyama. It was originally a discontinued former army training line, so the alignment is quite tight. If you ride towards the end of the train when you're tired, you may get drunk, but it's a charm. It's a shame that some of the employees have bad manners, but overall I believe it's a good railway company because there are fewer stops and it's cheaper. (Original) お財布には優しい安い運賃の鉄道会社。 くぬぎ山駅前に本社が立地し車両基地もくぬぎ山にあります。 元々は旧陸軍の演習線の払い下げなので、かなりきつい線形になっています。 疲れたときに車両の端のほうに乗ると酔ってしまうこともありますがご愛嬌です。 社員さんはマナーの悪い人もときよりいるのは残念ですが、トータルでは、止まることも少なく安いので良い鉄道会社と信じています。
kIT o-n — Google review
(Translated by Google) E-mail correspondence at the head office is not good. Is it a drunken addict who got on the train from Niitsudanuma, or was asked to report drinking without a mask inside the train (in front of the room where the conductor is)? Do not drink alcohol in front of the electric railway employee with a blue armband on the side of. So, the conductor's announcement was made during the coronavirus epidemic, and the impression in the car was stopped, and it didn't make sense. (Original) 本社のメール対応は宜しくない。電車車内マスク無し飲酒は現場に申告してとお願いされたり(車掌さんが居る部屋の前)、新津田沼から乗った飲酒常習犯?の側に青い腕章の電鉄社員の前で飲酒、注意しない。で、車掌さんのアナウンスは、コロナウイルス蔓延中に付き、車内での印象はやめろって、意味解らないし言う意味有りません。
???????? — Google review
(Translated by Google) The root cause of traffic congestion Because they are still using the winding tracks that were built for practice during the war, there are many railroad crossings, which are the root cause of traffic congestion, especially in Matsudo City and Kamagaya City. At the very least, it should be elevated as soon as possible. It's really nothing but a nuisance (Original) とにかく渋滞の根源 戦時中に練習用に作られたぐねぐねと曲がった線路をそのまま使っているから、やたらと踏切が多く、特に松戸市や鎌ケ谷市では渋滞の根本原因になっている。せめて早く高架化すべき。本当に迷惑以外の何物でもない
Ray U — Google review
(Translated by Google) When I happened to pass by, I saw someone smoking in the parking lot and also littering. I think he must be related to the company since he came out of the company wearing a suit, but is it okay for the railway company to do that? (Original) たまたま前を通過した時、駐車場でタバコを吸いしかもポイ捨てしてる人を見てしまった。スーツで社内から出てきてたので関係者ではあるとは思うが鉄道会社がそんなんで良いのか?
現実逃避野郎 — Google review
(Translated by Google) I'm really shocked. On May 31, 2021, I went to Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokuso Hospital for medical treatment via Iiyama Mitsuru Station on the Toyo Kosoku Line, changed trains at Kita-Narashino Station on the Shin-Keisei Line, and was approaching the platform of the station along the way. , I was sitting in the middle seat of the third car, on the right side in the direction of travel, when the train suddenly braked and instantly caused an accident that resulted in personal injury. Two fire engines and an ambulance arrived in about 10 minutes, and I watched from inside the car as if praying for safety as firefighters and crew members carried out rescue operations under the third car. There was an announcement in the train about a personal accident, but the crew members' voices were shaking so I couldn't hear them very well. The rescue operation was completed in about 20 to 30 minutes, and we returned to the station to inspect the vehicle. After a while, we went straight to Shin-Kamagaya Station to exchange vehicles and were able to transfer to Hokuso Railway, but we were unable to get to the hospital. I was unable to go to the hospital, so I had to do an online examination using my smartphone. The prescription was sent by fax from the hospital to the pharmacy, and I was able to receive the medication on the same day. I don't know what happened to the person involved in the accident, but I can only pray that they are safe. This is the second time I have been involved in an accident this year. I'm not sure if this is due to the effects of the current coronavirus pandemic, but I can feel it all closer to me every day. In order to eliminate accidents resulting in injury or death, wouldn't it be possible to prevent accidents if trains were to drive slowly at speeds of less than 10km/h when a train enters the platform, instead of prioritizing efficiency? Isn't it also essential to install barrier-free home guards to prevent falls? (Original) 凄くショックです。 2021年5月31日に日本医科大学千葉北総病院へ診療のため、東葉高速線の飯山満駅経由で、新京成線の北習志野駅で乗り変えて途中の駅のホームへ差し掛かった時に、私は3両目の中間の進行方向右側の席に座っていたところ電車の急ブレーキが掛かり一瞬で人身事故に遭遇致しました。10分程で消防車2台と救急車両1台が到着し、消防隊員と乗務員が3両目車両の下で救助活動を行っているのを車内から無事を祈る様に拝見していました。車両内アナウンスで人身事故にについてのアナウンスがありましたが、乗務員の声も震えていた声であまり良く聞こえませんでした。20〜30分位で救助活動が終わり、車両の検証のため駅に戻り、暫くして車両交換の為、新鎌ヶ谷駅まで直行し、北総鉄道に乗り継ぐことができましたが、病院へは行けずスマートフォンでのオンライン診察を行って頂きました。処方箋は、病院からファックスで薬局へ送ってもらい薬も無事に、その日に受け取る事ができました。事故になった方のその後の状況は分かりませんが無事にであることをただただ祈ることしかできません。今年に入ってこれで2度目の人身事故に遭遇しています。それだけに、今の新型コロナコロナウイルス禍の影響なのかわ定かではないですが、そのことが身近に感じられる日々です。人身事故を無くすためには、電車がホームに侵入する際には、効率を優先するのではなくして車両を10㌔以下での徐行運転を実行する事が可能ならば、事故は防げるのではないでしょうか?尚且バリアフリー化で転落防止のホームガードの設置も不可欠ではないでしょうか?
Takayuki Fujii — Google review
(Translated by Google) People who live along the railway often use it, but what they are always concerned about is the state of management of the railway. No matter what station you look at, the sleepers and ballast (or should I say) are neatly laid out and it feels good. I often see people in charge of track maintenance, and I believe that their tireless efforts and never cutting corners are what make Shin-Keisei unstoppable possible. I saw the tracks at Shin-Kamagaya Station a while ago and thought of this again, so I decided to post it. (Original) 沿線住民でよく利用しますが、いつも関心するのが線路の管理状態です。どの駅で見ても、枕木もバラスト(というのか)も整然とされていて気持ちがいい。しばしば保線管理をする人を見かけますが、彼らの弛まぬ努力、手を抜かない目が「止まらない新京成」を実現しているのだと思います。ちょっと前に新鎌ヶ谷駅の線路を見て、改めてそう思いましたので、投稿しました。
郷好文 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It will soon be absorbed by Keisei Electric Railway. (Original) そろそろ京成電鉄に吸収されてしまいます
うらうら — Google review
5

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Restaurant
(Translated by Google) It's voluminous and filling 💮 (Original) ボリュームがあり食べ応えもあります💮
たまっち49 — Google review
(Translated by Google) I don't understand why it's rated so well (Original) なんで評価がいいのかわからない
A Ya — Google review
(Translated by Google) Super delicious (Original) めちゃうま
Mr. Hiron — Google review