Ogose Bairin

At Umesono, you can buy products made from Ogose's local specialties, ume (plum) and yuzu (Japanese citrus). The central location makes it a popular resting place for hikers and other travelers.

On both sides of the stone steps of Godaison, where five statues of Myoo, the god of wisdom, stand proudly, old trees that are said to have been planted more than 350 years ago are blooming. The adjacent Azalea park is one of the best Azalea viewing spots in the Kanto region, with about 10000 azaleas in full bloom.

Sakuranoyama Park has about 300 Someiyoshino cherry trees that display their full beauty as they bloom in early April. At the top of the "mountain park," there is an observation deck where you can look out over the Saitama-Shintoshin area. On the second Saturday of May every year, a big fireworks display is held.

In the national survey taken in 1988 regarding greenery, it was ranked 16th regarding size in the ranking of the nation’s trees and was qualified 1st within the prefecture. The tree has a circumference of 15m, a height of 30m, and is older than 1,000 years. The tree spread is also worth viewing. It is designated as the prefecture’s natural monument.

About 1500 Hydrangea plants, in Japan known as Ajisai, are in bloom along the 3-kilometer long road, and you can enjoy the clean air and the chirping of birds while being surrounded by nature.