[Saitama Prefecture] The only place in Saitama where you can see Kumagaya Sakura: Ishigami-ji Temple

Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, is known as the hottest city in Japan. Sekijoji Temple, a small ancient temple, is quietly located in a quiet residential area of ​​Kumagaya City. The temple is famous for its Kumagai Sakura, which blooms even earlier than the Edo Higan Sakura, which is known to bloom early, and about 60 trees decorate the temple grounds in spring. The Kumagaya Sakura was named after the historical event in which Kumagai Jiro Naozane competed for the lead in the Battle of Ichinotani at the end of the Heian period. Kumagaya The best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually in late March In 2025, the weather was cold, so it may be a little later The bronze statue in front of the main hall is probably a statue of Eiko Shonin, who founded Ishigami-ji Temple In the temple grounds, there is also a bronze statue of Dr. Morse, the Archaeological Research Association, who was the first foreigner to lecture in the prefecture during the Meiji period Location: 36 Kamakura-cho, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture Free admission, 24 hours Access: 15 minutes on foot from JR Kumagaya Station No parking #Places in season in Japan #Saitama Prefecture #Famous cherry blossom spot #Breathtaking view