Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi River Bank

Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi (river bank), in Kumagaya City, northern Saitama Prefecture, is a famous river bank recognized as one of the 100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Locations in Japan.
About 500 cherry trees are planted along the Arakawa River, which flows through the southern part of the city for about 2km. During the Kumagaya Sakura Festival, held in late March every year, the trees are lit up at night.
A highlight of this location is the landscape when the rapeseed blossoms are in full bloom at the same time with the cherry blossoms. You can enjoy the beautiful contrast of light pink and yellow.
There is easy access from JR Kumagaya Station, at about 5 minutes by foot. While limited, there is also parking near the river bank. Other events are also held on the river bank, and you can enjoy dynamic fireworks up close at the Kumagaya Fireworks Festival held in August every year.