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The 24th Kumakoren Karuta Tournament
A New Year karuta card game tournament held for elementary school students. Participants compete in individual and team matches using the Kumagaya Local Karuta and the Sai-no-Kuni 21st Century Local Karuta.
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- Date2027 Sun, Jan 17
- VenueKuma Kidsくまキッズ
- Time9:00–16:00
- Fee¥300 (for non-Kumakoren members)
- BookingApply by phone to the Kumagaya City Children's Association Development Liaison Council by Monday, November 2
Other events nearby on Jan 17
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- The 42nd Gyoda City Chorus FestivalSun, Jan 17 · Gyoda · Gyoda Industrial Cultural Center Hall (Bell Plus)about 7.1 km
- Play Ball with Parents and Kids at Kumagaya Sports and Culture ParkWed, Apr 1, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027 · Kumagaya · 熊谷スポーツ文化公園about 3.0 km
- Kumagaya Sports Cultural Park FY2026 Sports and Culture CoursesWed, Apr 1, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027 · Kumagaya · 熊谷スポーツ文化公園about 3.0 km
Details
- Organizer
- Kumagaya City Children's Association Development Liaison Council
- Contact
- Kumagaya City Children's Association Development Liaison Council (Hayashi) 090-9389-6198
- Source
- 熊谷市の市報くまがや（マイ広報紙）
- Name at the source
- 第24回熊子連かるた大会
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Around the venue
The venue, Kuma Kids, is about 900 m in a straight line from 上熊谷 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 星溪園 (about 800 m), 伊勢町ふれあい公園（南運動場） (about 1000 m), 中央公園 (about 1.1 km). On Jan 17, 4 other events are also held nearby. For sudden fevers or injuries, it's worth checking the nearby holiday/night emergency clinic (熊谷市休日・夜間急患診療所, about 100 m).
Nearest stations
- 上熊谷 Station (秩父鉄道)about 900 m
- 石原 Station (秩父鉄道)about 1.0 km
Nearby parks
- 星溪園about 800 m
- 伊勢町ふれあい公園（南運動場）Playground · Toiletsabout 1000 m
- 中央公園Playgroundabout 1.1 km
Holiday & night emergency clinic
- 熊谷市休日・夜間急患診療所埼玉県熊谷市石原三丁目27番地 · Jan 17: 9:00〜12:00・13:00〜16:00・19:30〜22:00about 100 m
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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