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Yoshimi, Saitama
Things to do in Yoshimi
Events in Yoshimi, parks with parking and playground info, and places to visit.
Upcoming events
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- 2026Wed, Nov 11+1 more date
Handmade Udon Noodle Making Experience at Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi
A hands-on udon making workshop where you can knead the flour and cut the noodles yourself. You can taste the freshly made noodles on the spot right after making them. Advance reservation is required.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Yoshimi Hundred Caves Hyakuana Festival
A Citizens' Day event held at the Yoshimi Hundred Caves. It offers activities for both children and adults, including food trucks, workshops for parents and children, and stage performances by local superheroes and street entertainers.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Plat Yoshimi Cinema Screening
A movie screening event presenting a suspense mystery film based on a work by Keigo Higashino. Advance registration is required, with a capacity of 30 people.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Storytime at Yoshimi Town Library
A storytime for children held at the library. With fun picture book readings and storytelling, parents and children can enjoy a relaxing reading time together.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Yoshimi History Expedition ⑤
A hands-on history event organized by the Archaeological Cultural Properties Center. Learn about the history and cultural assets of Yoshimi Town while exploring the local attractions and historical sites.
- 2026Mon, Nov 23
Platto Yoshimi Library Work Experience
A library work experience for elementary school students living in the town. Participants can experience checking out and returning books at the counter, as well as making promotional POP displays to introduce recommended books.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Puratto Yoshimi Pottery Workshop
A pottery class for residents, workers, and students in Yoshimi Town. Enjoy working with clay under the guidance of an instructor to create your own original ceramic piece.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Yoshimi Town Marathon
A town marathon where participants from elementary school students to adults test their stamina. Races are held divided by school grade and gender for the general public, featuring spirited running at the Fureai Hiroba athletic field.
More (from #9) 16 events
- Thu, Sep 17, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027Yoshimi General Athletic Park Park Golf TournamentYoshimi General Athletic Park
- 2026Wed, Oct 28 – Tue, Nov 17Special Exhibition of the Seated Statue of Sho-Kannon Bodhisattva of Anraku-ji TempleArchaeological Cultural Properties Center
- 2026Sat, Dec 5 – Fri, Dec 25Illumination Festa 2026Fresa Yoshimi Lawn Plaza and other areas
- January 1 (usually)New Year Service at Yoshimi Kannon吉見観音（安楽寺）
- February (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Setsubun Assembly吉見観音（安楽寺）
- May 8 (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Flower Festival吉見観音（安楽寺）
- June 18 (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Morning Kannon for Warding Off Evil吉見観音（安楽寺）
- August 9–August 10 (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Shimanrokusen-nichi吉見観音（安楽寺）
- mid-October (usually)Shimo-Hosoya Sasara ShishimaiTenjin Shrine (Shimo-Hosoya)
- December (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Winter Solstice Festival吉見観音（安楽寺）
- January 1 (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Gantan-e吉見観音（安楽寺）
- February (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Setsubun Festival吉見観音（安楽寺）
- May 8 (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Flower Festival吉見観音（安楽寺）
- June 18 (usually)Morning Kannon Evil-Warding Service at Yoshimi Kannon吉見観音（安楽寺）
- August 9–August 10 (usually)Yoshimi Kannon Shimanrokusennichi吉見観音（安楽寺）
- mid-October (usually)Shimahosoya Sasara Lion DanceTenjin Shrine (Shimahosoya)
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Parks
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Places to visit
道の駅いちごの里よしみ
吉見いちごのスイーツや直売所が並ぶ道の駅。いちごのお城の形をした遊具やふわふわドームがある「わんぱく広場」で、子どもが思いきり遊べます。
ParkingKid-friendlyさくら堤公園
荒川沿いに約1.8km続く桜並木の堤。春は桜と菜の花、秋はヒガンバナが咲き、サイクリングコースの途中の休憩にも寄れます。
Parking八丁湖公園
丘陵のふもとにある溜め池・八丁湖を囲む公園。湖のまわりの遊歩道を歩きながら、季節の木々を眺められます。
埼玉県吉見総合運動公園
荒川の河川敷に広がる県営の運動公園。野球場やテニスコート、パークゴルフ場のほか、芝生広場や草地・湿地の自然も楽しめます。
Parking吉見百穴
斜面に横穴がいくつも開いた古墳時代末期のお墓の跡で、国の史跡。横穴に光るヒカリゴケを見られ、構内の埋蔵文化財センターでは勾玉・埴輪づくりを体験できます。
Kid-friendly吉見観音（安楽寺）
坂東三十三観音の11番札所。本堂・三重塔・仁王門は県の文化財です。6月18日の厄除け朝観音でにぎわいます。
岩室観音堂
岩山に張り出すように建つ江戸時代の観音堂。胎内くぐりの洞や石仏が並び、吉見百穴から歩いて行けます。
ポンポン山（玉鉾山）
高負彦根神社の裏にある岩山。足で踏むと「ポンポン」と音がすると言われ、上からの眺めもよい場所です。
武蔵松山城跡
比企丘陵の先端に築かれた戦国時代の平山城の跡。国指定史跡「比企城館跡群」の一つで、曲輪や空堀がよく残る。吉見百穴の南隣にある。
Official information
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