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Flowers and autumn leaves spots of the four seasons

In Kawagoe, you can enjoy various scenery throughout the four seasons.

Spring 🌸 is cherry blossoms and rape blossoms, summer 🌻 is hydrangea and sunflowers, autumn 🍁 is autumn leaves and cosmos, winter ⛄ is plum blossoms and Kawazu cherry blossoms ...

In this special feature, we introduce spots where you can enjoy the flowers and autumn leaves of the four seasons ♪

Please enjoy the scenery of Kawagoe in each season.

[Reference list]

1 Kitai Kitain

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

Weeping cherry blossoms and Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom in the precincts, weeping cherry blossoms are in full bloom around the equinoctial week in March, and Yoshino cherry blossoms are in full bloom from late March to early April.
When it is in full bloom, it is crowded with many cherry blossom viewing visitors.

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Kitain Kitai  

350-0036
1-20-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-222-0859

2 Nakain Intermediate Court

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

Weeping cherry blossoms and Edohigan cherry blossoms, including the cold scarlet cherry blossoms, begin to color the precincts, and in April, Yoshino cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
The overwhelming weeping cherry tree is loved by many as a spring tradition.

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Intermediate Court Nakain  

350-0036
5-15-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

3 Renkeiji Renkeiji Temple

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

The Yoshino cherry tree that blooms around the precincts is in full bloom from late March to early April.
When it is in full bloom, the entire precincts are surrounded by cherry blossoms and are crowded with many cherry blossom viewing visitors.

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Renkeiji Temple Renkeiji  

350-0066
XNUMX-XNUMX Renjakucho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-222-0043

4 Shingashi Along the Shingashi River

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura / Rape blossoms]

There is a row of Yoshino cherry trees about 500m along the Shingashi River, and it starts to bloom in late March and reaches its peak in early April.
In late March, "Koedo Kawagoe Spring Boat Tour" will be held where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms on a boat.
In addition, the rape blossoms are in full bloom from the middle to the end of March, and you can enjoy the wonderful scenery in collaboration with the cherry blossoms.

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Along the Shingashi River Shingashi  

350-0052
2-11-3 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture (behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine)

5 Kawagoejohonmarugoten / Hatsukari Koen Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace / Hatsukari Park

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

Two types of weeping cherry trees and Yoshino cherry trees bloom between Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace and Hatsukari Park.
Weeping cherry blossoms are in full bloom in mid-March and early April, and Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom from late March to early April.

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Kawagoe Castle Honmaru Palace / Hatsukari Park Kawagoejohonmarugoten / Hatsukari Koen  

350-0053
2-13-1 Kuruwamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

6 Kawagoesuijokouen Kawagoe Water Park

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

The row of cherry blossom trees with about 300 Yoshino cherry trees and the tunnel of double cherry blossoms surrounding the boat pond are the highlights.
The cherry blossom trees of Yoshino cherry tree are in full bloom from late March to early April, and the double cherry blossoms are in full bloom in mid-April.

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Kawagoe Water Park Kawagoesuijokouen  

350-1171
880 Ikenobe, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-241-2241

7 Oisezuka Koen Oisezuka Park

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

The cherry blossom trees of Yoshino cherry tree on "Oisebashi-dori" in front of Oisezuka Park are in full bloom from the end of March to the beginning of April every year.
The scenery of the rows of cherry blossom trees dyed in pink is a masterpiece.

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Oisezuka Park Oisezuka Koen  

350-1108
3-3 Isehara-cho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama

8 Isanuma Koen Isanuma Park

Spring: Best time to see from March to April [Sakura]

The row of cherry blossom trees of Yoshino cherry tree on the west bank of Isanuma will be in full bloom around the beginning of April.
The row of cherry blossom trees that turn pink all at once is a magnificent view.
When it is in full bloom, many cherry blossom viewing visitors come.

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Isanuma Park Isanuma Koen  

350-0855
584, Numata-cho, Isanuma, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama

9 Kawagoe Hachimangu Kawagoe Hachimangu

Summer: Best time to see from June to July [Hydrangea]

The hydrangea of ​​Kawagoehachimangu, which is in full bloom from June to early July, blooms from the approach to the shrine through the torii gate to the entire precincts, and attracts worshipers with various beautiful colors such as pink, blue, white, and purple. It will entertain you.
At this time of year, the "Hydrangea Festival" is held every year.

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Kawagoe Hachimangu Kawagoe Hachimangu  

350-0045
19-1 Minamitorimachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-222-1396

10 Kawagoe Hikawajin In front of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Summer: Best time to see from June to July [Hydrangea]

Bright hydrangeas bloom every year on both sides of the road leading to Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, which brightly colors the road to the shrine.
It is in full bloom from June to early July, and many worshipers take pictures.

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In front of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Kawagoe Hikawajin  

350-0052
2-11-3 Miyashitamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

11 Senbato Shogu (Ateien) Senba Toshogu (Aoi Garden)

Summer: Best time to see from June to July [Hydrangea]

After passing through the entrance of Senba Toshogu, hydrangeas are in bloom on the side of the approach.
Hydrangea is also colored on the road leading to Kitain.
Hydrangea is in full bloom from June to early July.

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Senba Toshogu (Aoi Garden) Senbato Shogu (Ateien)  

350-0036
1-21-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

12 Isanuma Isanuma

Summer: Best time to see from June to July [Lotus]

The lotus on the north side of Isanuma begins to bloom from late June to early July and reaches its peak in mid-July.
There is a wooden deck around the ancient lotus field that blooms a beautiful pink large flower, and you can enjoy it while going around.
* In 2022, the growth situation is not so good as usual, and there is a possibility that you cannot see the ancient lotus that blooms all over as shown in the photo. (Added 2022 / 7/4)

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Isanuma Isanuma  

350-0855
Isanuma, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

13 Ainashi Suikouen Aina Water Park

Autumn: The best time to see in September [Cosmos]

When summer is over and autumn is approaching, colorful cosmos begins to bloom all over the wild grass garden in the vast park, and it will be in full bloom around mid-September.
Many spectators visit the park, which is rich in natural environment with water and greenery.

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Aina Water Park Ainashi Suikouen  

350-1173
Aina Shinden, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

14 Kawagoesuijokouen Kawagoe Water Park

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

Autumn leaves gradually progress from around November, and the best time to see the autumn leaves is from late November to early December.
You can enjoy the scenery of the autumn leaves of ginkgo trees on the southwest side of the park and the autumn leaves of Metasequoia surrounding the boat pond.

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Kawagoe Water Park Kawagoesuijokouen  

350-1171
880 Ikenobe, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-241-2241

15 Kitai Kitain

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

The best time to see the autumn leaves at Kitain is from mid-November to early December.
We recommend the autumn leaves in the courtyard of the guesthouse, where you can see not only the autumn leaves in the precincts but also the fiery red scenery. (Admission fee will be charged when entering the guest hall).
Please enjoy the autumn leaves that color the entire precincts of Kitain.
* The photo shows the autumn leaves near Dorobo Bridge.

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Kitain Kitai  

350-0036
1-20-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-222-0859

16 Nakain Intermediate Court

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

The autumn leaves of Naka-in, one of Kawagoe's famous spots for autumn leaves, are in full bloom from late November to early December.
The calm space in the precincts and the atmosphere created by the autumn tradition are exceptional.

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Intermediate Court Nakain  

350-0036
5-15-1 Kosenbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

17 Kawagoe Hachimangu Kawagoe Hachimangu

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

At Kawagoe Hachimangu, a "married couple ginkgo" called "matchmaking tree" rises, and together with the ginkgo on the approach, it turns a beautiful yellow color from late November to early December.
The powerful "Ginkgo Couple" will delight the eyes of worshipers as an autumn tradition.

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Kawagoe Hachimangu Kawagoe Hachimangu  

350-0045
19-1 Minamitorimachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-222-1396

18 Kawagoekuma no Jinja Kawagoe Kumano Shrine

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

The best time to see the autumn leaves at Kawagoe Kumano Shrine is from late November to early December.
The large ginkgo trees in the precincts turn bright yellow and you can enjoy the vivid scenery.
At night, the light reflects and the ginkgo looks like it shines golden, which is very fantastic.

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Kawagoe Kumano Shrine Kawagoekuma no Jinja  

350-0066
17-1 Renjakucho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture
049-225-4975

19 Fujimiya Guraato (Ontake Jinja, Sengen Jinja, Fujimi Inari) Fujimi turret trace (Utaki Shrine, Asama Shrine, Fujimi Inari)

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

Trees grow quietly on the hills of the Fujimi turret, which is the remains of Kawagoe Castle, and the leaves turn beautifully in the fall.
The autumn leaves of Ginkgo are in full bloom from late November to early December.

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Fujimi turret trace (Utaki Shrine, Asama Shrine, Fujimi Inari) Fujimiya Guraato (Ontake Jinja, Sengen Jinja, Fujimi Inari)  

350-0053
2 Kuruwamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

20 Shusei Narijinja Shusse-Inari Shrine

Autumn: The best time to see from November to December [Autumn leaves]

At Inari Shrine, there are two large ginkgo trees designated as natural monuments of the city, and they turn beautiful yellow from late November to mid-December and are in full bloom.
When the leaves are scattered, the ginkgo fills the entire precincts and you can enjoy the scenery like a golden carpet.

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Shusse-Inari Shrine Shusei Narijinja  

350-0056
1-7 Matsuecho, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

21 Miyoshi no Jinja Miyoshino Shrine

Winter: The best time to see from February to March [Plum]

In February, red and white plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the precincts are dyed red and white.
The two gorgeous plums that bloom on both sides from the approach to the shrine make you feel the arrival of spring a little earlier. It will be in full bloom from February to early March.

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Miyoshino Shrine Miyoshi no Jinja  

350-0053
2-25-11 Kuruwamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

22 Senbaga Shiseki Koen Senbagashi Historical Park

Winter: The best time to see from February to March [Plum / Kawazu cherry blossoms]

The Senbagashi Riverside Historical Park, which conveys the vestiges of the Shingashi River Boat Transport, is full of plum blossoms and Kawazu cherry blossoms that signal the arrival of spring.
Plum blossoms are in full bloom from late February to early March, and Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom around mid-March.

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Senbagashi Historical Park Senbaga Shiseki Koen  

350-0034
4-21-2 Senbamachi, Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture

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