Kumagaya

Kumagaya is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2021, the city had an estimated population of 195,277 in 87,827 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km². The total area of the city is 159.82 square kilometres. Wikipedia.
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Yagihashi

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Department store
Shopping
Yagihashi is a spacious and diverse department store located in Kumagaya. It boasts of an impressive collection of clothing, accessories, cosmetics, toys and casual dining options that cater to everyone's tastes. The store is renowned for its specialities that are unique and can rarely be found elsewhere. A must-visit attraction at Yagihashi is the rooftop which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding areas. The store also has excellent customer service that ensures shopping here is a pleasurable experience.
Excellent and famous department store in Kumagaya with specialities, also with something for everybody. Tip: visit the rooftop and restaraunts for a breathtaking view of the surrounding areas.
Eric Furmanek (Eric) — Google review
Nice mall, the only department store in Kumagaya. Slightly expensive but the chocolate is definitely worth it.
Crash — Google review
Premium department store with a mixture of goods, occasionally has heavily discounted goods. Excellent customer service
Mister Ed — Google review
Expensive but nice department store in Kumagaya. Famous too!
Andy — Google review
Nice place, lots of restaurants.
Rusty Dimla — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a long-established department store. I visited there because there was an event called "Japanese Craftsmen Exhibition". I think it's a wonderful department store with a nostalgic atmosphere where you can shop in a relaxed manner. (Original) 老舗の百貨店です。「日本の職人展」というイベントがあり、訪問しました。どこか懐かしい雰囲気で、落ち着いて買い物ができる素敵なデパートだと思います。
ぽんぽこ — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stopped by Yagibashi Department Store, so Earl👀😃The parking lot is better than the store. It's far away so it's Earl 🤔. The store itself is pretty good, Earl. 👀😃The parking lot is a long way away, so I don't have anything I want, but it's all I want. 😐I don't think I'll bother you next time, Earl. There was an interesting store near the parking lot, so it seemed like Earl was closed until the 4th, so it was cool😐 (Original) 八木橋百貨店にフラリ寄らせて頂いたのでアールが👀😃駐車場が店舗より 遠いのでアール🤔。店自体は中々良いのではアールが👀😃何と無く駐車場が遠いので余程欲しいモノが有る以外はまんぞうとしては😐次回はお邪魔する事は少ないかと思うのではアール👀 駐車場付近に面白い店があったのでアールが4日迄休みみたいでアールな😐
埼玉まんぞう — Google review
(Translated by Google) I feel like the flour in the basement bakery is good. Is delicious. Meat was lined up at cheap prices. I was wondering where the bookstore was. Nowadays, many books seem to be available online. I just started reading it recently, so I didn't know what kind of books would be good! I also wanted to know how to use Amazon, but it wasn't available. (x_x;) It wasn't too crowded in the morning. (Original) 地下のパン屋さんは、粉が良いように感じます。美味しいです。 肉が、安く列んでました。 本屋何処にあるのか、迷いました。 今は、本はネットでが多いようです。 最近はじめたばかりなので、どんな本が良いのか?!わからなかったです。Amazonのつかいかたも知りたいのに、ありませんでした。 (x_x;) 朝は、余り混でいませんでした。
須永 — Google review
2

Nogoji

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Many rare hydrage flowers there
kimsoan lim — Google review
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Hải Ise (Hải lì) — Google review
(Translated by Google) The hydrangea tour was canceled until June 30 due to measures against corona infection. It was a pity, but you can see it soon. When I glanced at it from the outside, it was in full bloom. (Original) 紫陽花見学は6月30までコロナ感染症対策で中止になってました。残念でしたが間もなく見れますね。外からチラりと見たら結構咲いてました。
32 himawari — Google review
(Translated by Google) I visited in early June🐰This year, it was a long-awaited place that I had been waiting for for several years...Hydrangeas were blooming in the precincts of the temple, full of colors and flowers...The temple was open even on weekdays. 💐There were a lot of people visiting🎵So, for those who are visiting for the first time, 🅿️🚗It's free...2 places🌿👛The admission fee is 300 yen...! Of course, there are toilets within the grounds...! Recently, there has been a big difference in temperature, but it's still useful as a summer resort🍹 (Original) 6月初旬に訪れましたね🐰今年は、数年間に渡り待ち望んでいた待望場所で有りましたね…御寺の境内には紫陽花が咲き誇り色と採りを花を咲かせていました…御寺は平日に関わらず💐沢山の人達が訪れっていましたね🎵そこで、初めて訪れる方へ、🅿️🚗無料…2ヵ所🌿👛拝観料300円でありましょうか…!もちらん、トイレは、境内に有りますね…!近頃、気温差が激しいですが🌳避暑地の🌴お役目も十分ですね🍹
中嶋光 — Google review
(Translated by Google) 2023/6/23 I visited for the first time because the hydrangeas were said to be beautiful 😊 Many colorful hydrangeas are blooming, and the hydrangeas taken with the bell tower in the background look great in photos 📷✨ Even in late June, it's worth seeing! ️I was impressed by myself and took a lot of photos 😅 Today, perhaps because the Hydrangea Festival was over, volunteers were cleaning up the area for free. It was a wonderful temple ✨ (Original) 2023/6/23紫陽花が、綺麗だと言う事で初訪問😊色とりどりのたくさんのアジサイが咲いていて鐘楼堂を背景に撮るアジサイは写真映えします📷✨ 6月下旬でも見応え十分‼️1人で感動しながら写真たくさん撮っちゃいました😅今日は、あじさいまつりが終わりなのか入山料無料でボランティアの方々がお片付けをされてました。素敵なお寺でした✨
Akira — Google review
(Translated by Google) Hydrangea in full bloom🌺 The small garden is filled with a wide variety of hydrangeas. It was worth coming to see some varieties that I had never seen before. They are arranged in a way that makes them easy to see, taking advantage of the difference in height, and are well maintained. Perhaps because it was in the morning, it wasn't crowded, so I was able to enjoy it in a relaxed manner. I'm looking forward to next year too. (Original) 紫陽花真盛り🌺 こじんまりしたお庭に、ふんだんの多種多様な紫陽花が百花繚乱。 見たこともない品種もあり来た甲斐がありました。 高低差を利用してとても見やすく配置され、良くお手入れされています。午前中のせいか混雑もせず、ゆったり楽しめました。 来年も楽しみです。
jp nable — Google review
(Translated by Google) Now is the best time to see it! I don't think there's any other place where you can see hydrangeas in all their size. The entrance fee of ¥300 is good value for money. There is also a temporary parking lot. It's a temple, so please visit. (Original) 今が見頃です! コレだけ粒揃いののアジサイが見れるなんて他にはないと思います。入館料¥300はコスパがいいですね。臨時の駐車場もありますよ。お寺なので、参拝してください。
うおずみのスター — Google review
(Translated by Google) 2023.6.20 It was my first time visiting. Entrance fee 300 yen Private parking available. Although it is a private temple, The hydrangeas are so beautiful that I was surprised. There are many types It feels like being in a sea of ​​flowers. (Original) 2023.6.20 初めて訪れました。 入山料300円 専用駐車場あり。 個人のお寺だけど、 ビックリするくらい紫陽花が綺麗過ぎて 種類も豊富で まるで花の海にいるような気持ちです。
りり — Google review
(Translated by Google) Although it was small, there were a wide variety of hydrangeas and I enjoyed it! ️Recommended. It felt like I had found a hidden gem so close to home. There were some flowers that were already turning brown in some parts! (Original) 小規模ですが紫陽花の種類も豊富で楽しめました‼️お薦めです。こんなに近い所に穴場を見つけた感じでした。既に極一部で茶色く成っている花も有りました!
Ryuta Ito — Google review
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Kumagaya Rugby Stadium

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Rugby field
Stadium
Incredible stadium! You can reach very easily. It’s surrounded by a park and by other great stadiums
Pedro Slinger — Google review
What an amazing complex of stadium, training ground, hotel and facilities - very impressed and watched the team training this afternoon too
Nathalie Standing — Google review
I can see the players nearby.
Michihiro Takada — Google review
Beautiful facilities
Thomas Preston — Google review
Thank you Kumagaya, great hospitality.
David Reeve — Google review
Beautiful stadium
Hamish Wood — Google review
Extremely clean and efficient!!
Nick Richards — Google review
Great stadium
Simon Dickinson — Google review
4

Kangiin Kumagaya

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin Temple, constructed in the 12th century, is a stunning complex showcasing intricate carvings and surrounded by cherry trees. The pathway leading to the main shrine is exceptional, featuring exquisite sculptures that adorn the national treasure within. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of Nikko but require transportation as there are limited bus services available. This Buddhist temple boasts a beautiful building with colourful sculptures and should not be missed when exploring the area.
Not only the main shrine but also the approach to the shrine is excellent. The main shrine is a national treasure and is decorated with gorgeous sculptures. I regret that I didn't buy inari sushi because I didn't know it was a specialty.😊
KSRG 14 — Google review
J'ai visité la préfecture de Saitama après avoir appris que le temple était classé trésor national. L'entrée se fait par l'immense porte Kisoumon, que l'on aperçoit depuis la route à l'extérieur de l'enceinte du temple, par la porte Naka-mon et la porte Niomon. Un droit d'entrée de 700 yens permet aux visiteurs de voir l'extérieur du sanctuaire intérieur situé derrière le sanctuaire principal. La divinité principale, le Ciel sacré, est un Gaṇeśa hindou, et lorsqu'il a été introduit au Japon, il a été vénéré comme une divinité reconnaissante spécialisée dans les avantages mondains. Il est considéré comme une divinité spécialisée dans les bienfaits du monde, tels que la prospérité des affaires, le mariage, la sécurité de la famille, le bonheur conjugal, la protection contre la malchance, la bonne fortune, la sécurité routière, l'avancement dans les études, et tout ce qui se trouve entre les deux. En tant que temple de la secte Shingon, il possède une statue de Kobo-Daishi et un jardin inspiré des 88 sites sacrés de Shikoku. Bien qu'il ne soit pas encore midi, il y avait une file d'attente de clients venus acheter des sushis inari, mais lorsque je suis passé en rentrant chez moi, il n'y en avait plus. J'aime visiter des sanctuaires, des temples et des sites historiques, mais je n'ai jamais prié ni vénéré quoi que ce soit. Je pense qu'il y a des choses que je peux faire avant de joindre les mains et de prier, et la pensée que je ne les ai pas assez faites m'empêche probablement de souhaiter quelque chose qui me dépasse, même si c'est impertinent. (Translated by Google) I visited Saitama Prefecture after learning that the temple was listed as a national treasure. Entrance is through the huge Kisoumon Gate, which can be seen from the road outside the temple compound, Naka-mon Gate and Niomon Gate. A 700 yen entrance fee allows visitors to view the exterior of the inner shrine located behind the main shrine. The main deity, the Sacred Sky, is a Hindu Gaṇeśa, and when introduced to Japan, he was revered as a grateful deity specializing in worldly benefits. He is considered a deity specializing in worldly blessings, such as business prosperity, marriage, family security, marital happiness, protection from bad luck, good fortune, road safety, advancement in studies, and everything in between. As a temple of the Shingon sect, it has a statue of Kobo-Daishi and a garden inspired by the 88 sacred sites of Shikoku. Although it was not yet noon, there was a queue of customers who came to buy inari sushi, but when I passed by on my way home, there was no more. I like to visit shrines, temples and historical sites, but I have never prayed or worshiped anything. I think there are things I can do before I put my hands together and pray, and the thought that I haven't done them enough probably keeps me from wishing for something beyond me, even if it's impertinent.
Jean-Pierre Polnareff — Google review
A nice area - known as a little Nikko. Needs a car to get to - but there is a limited bus service. Peaceful atmosphere
Mark Williams — Google review
Excellent! Beautiful building with colourful sculptures, must see! This is National treasure.
星野浩 — Google review
nice
Per Aspera Ad Astra — Google review
The place is beautiful, you should go at least once in your life to enjoy!
amanda segantini — Google review
I like
Wanjai Thai In Japan — Google review
A beautiful temple, recently immaculately restored.
James Thomas — Google review
Beautiful
Shravan Kumar — Google review
5

Menuma Rest Area

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Toll road rest stop
Rest stop
Visitor Centers
The Menuma Rest Area, located on the toll road, offers a pleasant break for travelers with its charming rose garden and store selling locally grown agricultural products and women's art. Customers who make a purchase also have the opportunity to receive free eco-friendly bags.
Beautiful place with beautiful rose flowers. Very good smell was everywhere.
Nice Kind — Google review
You can get some free ecological bags when you bought something.
山口容子 — Google review
We've been here but so sad 😔 it's holiday 😂 😂 😂 😂
rhea dio — Google review
Very good place for break
Mayank Asher — Google review
Good but toilet stinky
Maria Narita — Google review
wx2 OK
Hiroka — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a roadside station on the way from Gunma to Saitama. The parking lot is spacious and separated into regular and large vehicles. The facility includes a building with specialty products, souvenirs, and a food court, as well as a JA building. Commemorative stamps, commemorative tickets, and Michi-no-Eki cards were also sold at the roadside station building. On the second floor there was a food court and the Japan Women's No. 1 Museum. (Original) 群馬から埼玉に向かう途中にある道の駅です。 駐車場も広く普通車と大型車の区分けもあります。施設は特産物やお土産、フードコートのある建物とJAの建物があります。 道の駅の建物の方には、記念スタンプと記念キップ、道の駅カードも販売されていました。 2階にはフードコートとにっぽん女性一号資料館がありました。
黒い稲妻 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It seems that the visit came at a relatively good time. The rose garden was quite large, and various roses were in bloom. It's a relatively small place for a roadside station facility, and there isn't much space, and although there are vegetables on the first floor, it seems like the agricultural products are left to the adjacent JA Kumagaya farmers' market. Is it? The main products were processed products. There seems to be a restaurant on the second floor, but I didn't use it this time as I had already eaten lunch. The gelato is recommended, and the most popular ones are "Negirai" and "Chocolate Yamato." I visited around the end of November, and it was a pretty cold day, so I didn't try it either...but I was a little curious about whether the green onion flavored it. I wonder what the Yamato in Choco Yamato is...I'd like to think it's not a Yamato potato or something. (Original) 時期的にもわりとちょうど良いタイミングでの訪問だったようです。 バラ園がそこそこの広さで取られており、色々なバラが咲いていました。 道の駅の施設としてはわりとこじんまりとした場所で、広さはあまり無く、1階にはお野菜などもありつつ、農産物は隣接しているJAくまがや農産物直売所に任せている感じでしょうか。 加工品がメインでした。 2階はレストランなどになっているようですが、既にお昼も頂いた後だったため今回は利用せず。 ジェラートがおすすめだそうで、1番・2番人気が「ねぎらい」と「チョコ大和」なんだとか。 11月末頃の訪問で、結構寒い日だったので、こちらも頂く事無く…ですが、ねぎらいがネギ味なのかだけはちょっと気になりました。 チョコ大和の大和もなんなのか…大和芋とかじゃないとは思いたいですが。
T U — Google review