Puratto Kasukabe
sightseeing
Basic Information
March: Hatsuuma Grand Festival
April: Kosodate Donryu Flower Festival, Fudoinno Kagura Dance, Opening of Ushijima Wisteria Garden, Kasukabe Wisteria Festival, Jazz Day Kasukabe
May: Memorial Festival for Shigeyuki Kasukabe, Kasukabe Giant Kite Festival, Kasukabe Giant Kite Marathon
June: Kasukabe Eisa Dance Festival
July: Sengen Shrine Hatsuyama Festival, Kasukabe Summer Festival, Yattari Dance, Shishimai Lion Dance at Choshiguchi, Shishimai Lion Dance at Nishikananoi, Shishimai Lion Dance at Akanuma, Kuratsune Kagura-bayashi Dance
August: Kasukabe Giant Kite Fireworks Festival
October: Enoki Hayashi Kagura, Shishimai Lion Dance at Akanuma, Shishimai Lion Dance at Choshiguchi, Kasukabe Commerce & Industry Festival
November: Kasukabe Music Festival & Street Concerts, Agricultural Festival, Showa Regional Industry Festival, Shishimai Lion Dance at Higashinakano
December: Tori-no-Ichi Market, Oshie Hagoita & Local Specialties Fair
Business hours / Fee
December 29 - January 3
*Subject to temporary closures or special openings
How to get there
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Nearby spots
The water at this hot spring, which flows from 1,500 meters underground, scored a maximum score of 5 out of 6 categories in the Japan Natural Hot Spring Examining Authority inspection! With a composition similar to salty seawater, it is also called “Netsu no Yu” (high temperature bath) due to the amount of cold water needed to cool it down. Another appeal is the fact that this hot spring can be enjoyed during the colder months without any added water. The high-concentration carbonated spring, which even garners the attention of the medical industry, can also be enjoyed.
The Tokaen garden was originally located on the grounds of Renge-in, a Buddhist temple of Shingon sect. After the temple was abandoned in 1864 by its head priest, Kozo Fujioka, it was transferred to its current owner. According to legend, the wisteria here were personally planted by Kobo Daishi* nearly 1,200 years ago. *Also known as Kukai, Kobo Daishi was the monk who founded the Shingon school of Buddhism.
The waters of this hot spring contain no sodium, classifying it as a "simple" alkaline hot spring, a rarity in the Kanto region. The color of the water is dark brown but sparkles gold when hit by sunlight. Soaking in the hot spring will make your skin smooth, and you are guaranteed to have a relaxing time.
Our rice crackers (senbei) are available from a purchase of one cracker. We have more than 30 flavors available. Our senbei are individually wrapped to make them easier to eat, and gifts and seasonal Japanese sweets are also available. There is an “Inauguration Festival” in mid-April, a “Thanksgiving Festival” in mid-October, and a “Thank You Fair” at the end of June and November.
Roadside Station Showa, surrounded by a rural landscape of fertile farmland and pastoral rice fields interwoven with small forest groves, is nestled in the perfect environment to feel the change of the seasons. In the product hall, you can find a variety of souvenirs from all over the country, as well as products unique to the Kasukabe area. You can also buy local fresh vegetables at the farmers market, a place popular with tourists. Meals are also available at the restaurant, "Shokusai-kan."