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Hiki District Cultural Property Tour: Exploring the Cultural Properties of Higashimatsuyama and Karako
A walking event to explore historical cultural properties in the Karako area of Higashimatsuyama City, including Karako Shrine, the ruins of Aotori Castle, and Wakamiya Hachiman Kofun, accompanied by explanations from cultural property staff. Enjoy an approximately 8-kilometer walk while connecting with local history.
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- Date2026 Thu, Nov 12
- VenueKarako District Gymnasium Parking Lot (Meeting Location)唐子地区体育館駐車場（集合場所）
- TimeMeet at 9:30 (Canceled in case of stormy weather)
- FeeFree
- BookingAdvance reservation required (Phone registration starts from October 9 at 9:00, first 40 applicants)
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- Hands-on Animal Experiences at Saitama Children's ZooThu, Jan 1 – Tue, Dec 29 · Higashimatsuyama · Saitama Children's Zooabout 3.1 km
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Details
- Parking
- Karako District Gymnasium Parking Lot (Carpooling recommended due to limited parking spaces)
- Contact
- Buried Cultural Properties Center
- Source
- 東松山市ホームページ
- Name at the source
- 比企地区文化財めぐり「東松山市・唐子の文化財をめぐる」
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, Karako District Gymnasium Parking Lot (Meeting Location), is about 2.2 km in a straight line from 森林公園 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 唐子中央公園 (about 100 m). On rainy days, indoor places such as 東松山市化石と自然の体験館 (about 1.6 km) are an option. On Nov 12, 4 other events are also held nearby.
Nearest stations
- 森林公園 Station (東武東上線)about 2.2 km
- つきのわ Station (東武東上線)about 2.5 km
Nearby parks
- 唐子中央公園Playground · Toiletsabout 100 m
Indoor places for rainy days
- 東松山市化石と自然の体験館Hands-on activities · 市内一般700円・市内小中学生500円、市外一般1,000円・市外小中学生700円about 1.6 km
- こどもの城（埼玉県こども動物自然公園）Indoor play area · 無料（別途入園料：大人900円、小人200円、未就学児無料）about 3.5 km
- 滑川町エコミュージアムセンターMuseumabout 4.3 km
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