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
Map
Nearby spots
Hachigata Castle is a typical castle from the Warring States period and selected as one of the 100 famous castles of Japan. The castle is said to have been built in 1476 by one of the retainers of Yamanouchi Uesugi, the leader of the Kanto region, and later expanded to its current size in 1560 by the Odawara clan. When the feudal lord Hideyoshi Toyotomi attacked and besieged the castle in 1590, the soldiers inside held out for one month before giving up, opening the castle in exchange for their lives. After this incident, the castle was 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 Edo-higan zakura tree located in Hachigata Castle Park is a natural monument of the town. This cherry blossom is estimated to be over 150 years old, and every year around the end of March, its branches spread out in the shape of an umbrella to display the flowers as they bloom magnificently! In the evening during peak season, you can even enjoy it illuminated!
The Saitama Museum of Rivers is an experience-oriented comprehensive museum centering around the Arakawa river with the theme being water and the livelihood of people.
The dam constructed in Yorii town on the Arakawa River is called the "Tamayodo Dam," and the artificial lake created by the Tamayodo Dam is known as the “Lake Tamayodo (Tamayodoko).” It is said to have highly transparent water and offers a peaceful lake surrounded by forests. Visitors can enjoy activities such as canoeing and rafting. It is also famous as one of the famous spots for autumn leaves in Yorii town.
Hanazono Forest is two minutes away from the Hanazono Interchange via car and is a sweets theme park with the theme being a quiet European mansion. Here you can buy sweet gifts, such as Baumkuchen, perfect to snack on or give as souvenirs. Cakes and gelatos chosen by patissiers, freshly baked bread, and outlet products are sold as well. Please enjoy the vast garden with the beautiful blooming roses while eating your favorite sweets or bread. (For more information regarding the facility, please refer to the URL below)