The spider lily of Karasu river

sightseeing

A cluster of spider lily grows on the banks of the Karasu River. With a backdrop of a clear blue sky, Mt. Haruna, one of the three mountains of Jōmō, and the Karasu River, named after the legend of Yamato Takeru, a ripe red carpet spreads out.

Basic Information

Location
Mayusumi, Kamisato Town (North side of Kamisato Golf Course)
TEL
0495-35-1221(Kamisato Town Hall)
FAX
0495-33-2429(Kamisato Town Hall)
Event Information
Mid-September to early October: Blue and red contrast

Business hours / Fee

Regular holiday
No holiday
Fee
Free

How to get there

Public transport
About 10 minutes by taxi (2.5km) from "Jimbohara Station" on the JR Takasaki Line
Car
About 10 minutes (5.4km) from Kanetsu Expressway "Kamisato Smart IC"
Parking
Available (Please use the parking lot of Oshibo Public Park Baseball Field.)

Other

Remarks
Please contact Kamisato Town Hall (Tel: 0495-35-1221) for details.

Map

Nearby spots

Kamisato Golf Ground
Kamisato Golf Ground

This riverside course is blessed with rich nature, with a view of the three mountains of Jōmō, and has a diverse course layout with an OUT course for skill and an IN course for power. There are seasonal events such as a competition named after Kiku Nishizaki, the first female seaplane pilot in Japan and a great figure of Kamisato, and a gift-giving program where you can get your hands on Kamisato's local vegetables and crops. The most famous 17th hole is a 595-yd par 6, a very long course.

Battle of Kanagawa (battleground)
Battle of Kanagawa (battleground)

This location is the site of the battle of Kanagawa, the largest field battle to have taken place in the Kanto region. The battle was between Takigawa Kazumasu, lord of Ueno's Maebashi (or Mayabashi) Castle, and Hojo Ujikuni, lord of Musashi's Hachigata Castle, and Hojo Ujinao, lord of Odawara Castle. It took place between the 18th and 19th of June in the year 1582 at the Kanagawa River on the border between Musashi (Currently part of Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa Prefecture) and Ueno (Currently Gunma Prefecture). The battle is also known as the "Battle of Kanakubo-hara" due to that the fierce battle was fought in and around Kanakubo and Bisado areas of Kamisato-town.

Kamisato Kyodo Shiryokan (local archive)
Kamisato Kyodo Shiryokan (local archive)

Here you can see the only castanet-playing haniwa (clay figurine) and dancing female haniwa (clay figurine) found in Japan! In addition to the many earthenware and stone tools on display, the life of Kiku Nishizaki, the first female seaplane pilot in Japan, who is a great historical figure of Kamisato and the main character in an NHK TV series, is also introduced.

Agripark Kamisato
Agripark Kamisato

Located right next to the Kamisato Smart IC, the store is packed with fresh produce representing Kamisato, such as pears, strawberries, corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes. The store is also popular for holding events featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as the Corn Fair, Pear Fair, and Strawberry Fair. In the food court attached to the store, a local handmade udon noodle restaurant called Kiyanchi and a handmade hamburger steak restaurant with its head office in Sengoku (Tokyo) called Grill K Farms are open for business, attracting many visitors from near and afar.

Konohana Park Kamisato
Konohana Park Kamisato

Great accessibility with its location right by the Kamisato Smart IC. You can shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables, western and Japanese sweets, and even experience harvesting yourself! As the central tourist center of Kamisato Town, exciting development is to be expected here!

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