Ageo Maruyama Park
sightseeing
Basic Information
June Iris Festival
Business hours / Fee
How to get there
Take the No. 5 bus stop [Square Maruyama Park Line bound for Rehabilitation Center]
Get off at "Maruyama Park South Exit" or "Nature Learning Center" (about 32 to 34 minutes)
or,
Take the No. 5 bus stop [Square Koshikiya Line Koshikiya Ahead]
Get off at "Maruyama Koen Iriguchi" (about 28 minutes)
Approximately 250m north of the "Maruyama Koen Iriguchi" intersection (stopping approximately 6 minutes)
From Tobu Bus / JR Ageo Station West Exit
Take bus No. 6 bound for Maruyama Park (direct) and get off at the end point
or
Take the No. 3 bus stop [to the rehabilitation center]
Get off at "Maruyama Park Entrance"
Kanetsu Expressway Kawagoe I.C Approximately 14.5km.
South Exit No. 2 Parking Lot: 150 ordinary cars,
North exit parking lot: 95 ordinary cars, 2 for disabled people
North parking lot: 60 ordinary cars, 1 for disabled people
Map
Related Sightseeing Spots
Nearby spots
This dairy farm lets their visitors experience farm life as well as try out freshly made gelato ice cream and yogurt. In addition to dairy cows, the farm is home to a variety of animals, including chickens, Japanese bantam, mini pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more. Kids can also play with toy cars and tricycles donated to the farm by locals. Enjoy the view of the Arakawa River and its surrounding nature while tasting some of the best fresh gelato ice cream you've ever had. Enoboku, a miniature version of Hokkaido, hidden in the beautiful Ageo!
With Susanoo, the god of storm, inshrined here, the shrine is known to protect against evil and plague. Inside is a lion mask, popular among locals and often called the "Hirakata lion". Every year in July, there is a mysterious festival called "Doroinkyo". This festival is designated as an intangible folk cultural asset by Saitama prefecture. The giant zelkova and enoki mushrooms in the precincts are designated as natural monuments by Ageo City.
Hikawakuwa Shrine has been loved locally since its foundation in the Edo period. In addition to the main shrine, the grounds include two halls dedicated to the god of learning and Zhu Xi. A shrine monument to the life of Unmuro, the Hall of Prince Shotoku, and the Sengen Shrine.
Here you can buy Ageo City Tourism Association's recommended souvenirs! They also sell tickets for Saitama Ageo Medics and commuter passes for the Tobu and Asahi Buses.
Henjo-in was founded in 1394 during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The main deity of the temple is the Great Sage Fudo Myoo. He is believed to take the form of pure anger to guide those whose sins are so deep that they can't be brought on the right path in any other way. He is worshipped as a Buddha who fulfills wishes, prevents disasters, and provides wealth.