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Waterside Creatures Observation Event
An event for elementary school students and older to catch and closely observe various creatures living along the city's watersides, offering a chance to interact with the area's rich nature.
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- Date2026 Sun, Aug 23
- Venueコウノトリ野生復帰センター「天空の里」Oriental White Stork Wild Reintroduction Center "Tenku no Sato"
- Time10:00–12:00
- BookingApply via electronic application, phone, or in person at the counter by 17:00 on Friday, August 21
Upcoming events nearby
- Handmade Udon Noodle Making Experience at Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato YoshimiWed, Nov 11 · Yoshimi · 道の駅いちごの里よしみabout 5.5 km
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- Culture and Arts Lecture: The World of Beatrix PotterWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · Takasaka Kyuryo Civic Activity Centerabout 12.0 km
Details
- Contact
- Oriental White Stork Wild Reintroduction Center (048-594-6311)
- Source
- 鴻巣市の広報こうのす（マイ広報紙）
- Name at the source
- 水辺の生きもの観察会
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, コウノトリ野生復帰センター「天空の里」, is about 1.9 km in a straight line from 吹上 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 吹上荒川総合運動公園 (about 800 m), 荒川パノラマ公園 (about 1.7 km), 赤見台近隣公園 (about 2.5 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 埼玉県防災学習センター (about 1.6 km) are an option. For sudden fevers or injuries, it's worth checking the nearby holiday/night emergency clinic (鴻巣市夜間診療所, about 6.8 km).
Nearest stations
- 吹上 Station (JR高崎線)about 1.9 km
- 北鴻巣 Station (JR高崎線)about 2.2 km
Nearby parks
- 吹上荒川総合運動公園about 800 m
- 荒川パノラマ公園Playground · Toiletsabout 1.7 km
- 赤見台近隣公園Toiletsabout 2.5 km
Indoor places for rainy days
- 埼玉県防災学習センターScience museum / planetarium · 無料about 1.6 km
- 熊谷市立健康スポーツセンターPoolabout 2.6 km
- 埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館Museum · 一般200円、高校生・学生100円、中学生以下無料about 4.8 km
Holiday & night emergency clinic
- 鴻巣市夜間診療所埼玉県鴻巣市中央2-1about 6.8 km
Hours are as reported to the national medical information system and do not reflect temporary closures. Always call before you go. Most clinics speak Japanese only. Find hospitals & clinics on the map
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