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Kumagaya · Shrines & temples
龍泉寺（三ヶ尻観音山）
見晴らしのよい観音山（市の名勝）にあるお寺。正月のだるま市、春のカタクリ・ツツジで知られます。
Basic information
- Address
- 埼玉県熊谷市三ヶ尻3712
- Nearest station
- about 1.4 km from 明戸 Station (秩父鉄道)
about 1.9 km from 大麻生 Station (秩父鉄道)
Straight-line distance. Check the route for actual travel. - By train or bus
- JR籠原駅南口よりタクシーで約5分（初詣大祈願祭期間中の1月1日～3日はJR籠原駅南口より無料臨時シャトルバス運行あり）
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. Details may have changed, so please check the official page before you go.
Parking at 龍泉寺（三ヶ尻観音山）
- Parking
- Yes
- Spaces
- 500台
- Fee
- 無料
Checked on the official page as of 2026/11/09. On event days, the lot may fill up or temporary parking may be used.
Map
Events here
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Kannon-yama Early Winter Nature Observation Walk
Participants gather on the grounds of Ryusenji Temple and walk around Mt. Kannon to observe nearby nature in early winter. The event will take place even in light rain, and participation is free.
- early January (usually)
Saitama Yakuyoke Kaiun Daishi Ryusenji Daruma Market
- January–February (usually)
Kumagaya Daruma Market
A traditional event said to have started in the Edo period to pray for the prosperity of Kumagaya-shuku. Many daruma stalls line up along the Hoshikawa River and at various temples and shrines, bustling with visitors looking to purchase lucky charms for the new year.
- Early January (usually)
Saitama Yakuyoke Kaiun Daishi Ryusen-ji Temple Daruma Market
An annual New Year event bustling with Hatsumode visitors and people seeking lucky daruma dolls. In addition to the daruma market held within the temple grounds, visitors can also enjoy the temple marche.
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Official information
For rain plans, details and official flyers, check the official website for the latest information (in Japanese).