Yorii Hojo Festival
event
Event Dates
Mid of May
This festival features everything from a procession of military commanders, dressed in samurai armor, to the echo of the roaring cannons as armies clash. Against the backdrop of sakura in full bloom, the Sengoku (civil war) period revives! A tale of samurai warriors unfolds through a powerful performance that makes one want to cheer. This festival is hosted annually on the second Sunday of April and is always bustling with tourists.
Basic Information
（To the City Area Main District）About 5 minutes from Yorii Station on foot
（To Tamayado Streambed）About 10 minutes from Yorii Station on foot
（To Hachigatajō Park) About 20 minutes from Yorii Station on foot
【Car】
About 15 minutes from “Hanazono” Interchange of Kan-etsu Expressway
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Nearby spots
Hachigata Castle is a quintessential castle from the Warring States period and was selected as one of the 100 famous castles of Japan. The castle is said to have been built in 1476 by Nagao Kageharu, a retainer of the Yamanouchi Uesugi clan and leader of the Kanto region, and the castle was later expanded to its current size by the Odawara clan. When the feudal lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked and besieged the castle in 1590, the soldiers inside held out for one month before giving up, surrendering the castle in exchange for their lives. The castle was later demolished and abandoned, but you can still see a large number of ruins that remain largely undisturbed, reminding us of the strong fortress of the past.
The Edohigan Sakura tree located in Hachigata Castle Park is a natural town monument. This cherry blossom tree is estimated to be over 150 years old, and flowers bloom beautifully on its umbrella-shaped canopy of branches every year around the end of March. You can also enjoy the evening illuminated cherry blossoms during peak season!
The Saitama Museum of Rivers is an experience-oriented comprehensive museum centering around the Arakawa river with the theme of water and the livelihood of people.
The dam constructed on the Arakawa River in Yorii Town is called the "Tamayodo Dam," and the artificial lake created by the Tamayodo Dam is known as “Lake Tamayodo (Tamayodoko).” Visitors can enjoy activities such as canoeing and rafting on this peaceful lake known for its highly transparent water and surrounded by forest. It is also a famous spot for autumn leaves in Yorii Town.
Hanazono Forest is a sweets theme park modeled after a quiet European mansion, just two minutes away from Hanazono Interchange by car. Baumkuchen, sweets and souvenirs perfect as gifts, cakes and gelato specially selected by pastry chefs, freshly baked bread and outlet products are also available. Enjoy your favorite pastry or bread while strolling in the vast, beautiful rose garden.