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Kumagaya · Parks & nature
熊谷桜堤
荒川の土手に約2kmにわたってソメイヨシノが続く桜の名所。3月下旬〜4月上旬のさくら祭では夜のライトアップもあり、熊谷駅から歩いて行けます。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県熊谷市河原町
- Nearest station
- about 500 m from 熊谷 Station (秩父鉄道・JR高崎線・JR上越新幹線)
about 900 m from 上熊谷 Station (秩父鉄道)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - Hours
- 散策自由。さくら祭期間は10:00〜21:00、夜桜ライトアップ18:00〜21:00(2026年)
- Admission
- 無料
- Highlights & facilities
- 桜、日本さくら名所100選、夜桜ライトアップ、熊谷さくら祭、駅近
- Area
- 約1.1ha(都市緑地)
- By train or bus
- JR上越・北陸新幹線、高崎線、秩父鉄道 熊谷駅南口から南へ直進徒歩5分
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/08 (area from the city's park data). Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
Parking at 熊谷桜堤
- Notes
- 常設駐車場の記載なし。熊谷さくら祭の期間(2026年は3/25〜4/7)は荒川河川敷臨時駐車場(250台、混雑日の土日は1日1,000円・ほかは無料)と、コミュニティひろば臨時駐車場(50台、土日のみ・無料)を開設。熊谷駅南口から徒歩約5分
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/08. On event days, the lot may fill up or temporary parking may be used.
Map
Events here
- late March–early April (usually)
Kumagaya Cherry Blossom Festival
A spring festival where approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees bloom along a 2-kilometer stretch, creating a magnificent cherry blossom tunnel. Visitors can enjoy a stroll while admiring the beautiful avenue of cherry blossoms.
Nearby places
Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).