2025 Konosu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Do you have a favorite cherry blossom spot? I visit more than 20 cherry blossom spots every year, but there is one cherry blossom spot that I go to every year 🤫 That is... "Motoarakawa Sakura Namiki"! 🌸 I would like to introduce the charm of "Motoarakawa Sakura Namiki" along with the reasons why it is such a favorite place 😊 ---〖It's close to the station so it's easy to access 🚶♀️〗--- "Motoarakawa Sakura Namiki" is a cherry blossom spot in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture! The nearest station is Fukiage Station on the JR Takasaki Line 🚃 It's about a 6-minute walk, so even those without a car can easily visit this cherry blossom spot ❁⃘*.ﾟ By the way, the best time to see the cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April! ---〖The 2.5km cherry blossom line is a sight to behold🫢〗--- "Moto-Arakawa Sakura Namiki" is a small river that flows through a quiet residential area, and cherry blossoms are blooming on both sides of the river! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! 😳😳😳 It is one of the largest cherry blossom lined roads in Saitama Prefecture. About 500 cherry blossom trees are planted, and you will definitely be soothed by the endless cherry blossom scenery👍 ---〖A commemorative photo on the stepping stones📸〗--- "Moto-Arakawa Sakura Namiki" has stepping stones installed to cross the river! These stepping stones match the atmosphere of "Moto-Arakawa Sakura Namiki" and are super cute🫶 You can take a photo by stepping on the stepping stones, or you can take a photo of yourself standing on the stepping stones! 🙌 Please go back to your childhood and try jumping on the stepping stones👣 ---〖Sakura petals floating on the water🍃〗--- It is recommended to go to regular cherry blossom spots when they are in full bloom, but the "Moto-Arakawa Sakura Namiki" is recommended even after the peak season◎ That's because... at the "Moto-Arakawa Sakura Namiki", you can see the fallen cherry blossom petals flowing down the river👀 It's a wonderful view that can only be seen at the "Moto-Arakawa Sakura Namiki" because it is close to the water. The river flows calmly, so just watching it is soothing... 😌𓈒𓏸 ---〖Summary〗--- In today's post, I introduced "Motoarakawa Cherry Blossom Trees"🌸 As I was writing this trip memory, I started looking forward to going to "Motoarakawa Cherry Blossom Trees" again this year😆 lol It's a recommended place that you won't regret visiting, so please come and see it💕︎ ---〖Basic Information〗--- 🌸Motoarakawa Cherry Blossom Trees 8 Kamatsuka, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture [Access] 🚃6 minutes walk from Fukiage Station on the JR Takasaki Line 🚗 About 40 minutes from Higashimatsuyama IC on the Kanetsu Expressway [Parking] There is a private parking lot around Fukiage Station #sakura2024 #sakura2024 #cherryblossomspectacle #cherryblossomconquest #cherryblossomspot #cherryblossomspot #saitama #saitamaprefecture #Saitama tourism #Saitama trip #Konosu #Konosu city #Konosu tourism #Konosu trip #Motoarakawa #Motoarakawa cherry blossom lined streets #cherry blossoms #sakura #cherry blossom lined streets #cherryblossoms #Saitama

#tokyo Kotoku-in Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Kamakura. This temple is known for its iconic bronze statue of Amida Buddha, also known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura. We were impressed by this huge statue of Buddha (after which we learnt that it stands at a height of 13.35 meters and weighs around 121 tons). Standing besides it made us feel so short, though we were highly amazed by it. The temple grounds also include other smaller statues, as well as a small museum with information about the history of the temple and the Great Buddha statue. #Japan

This flower market is operated by Konosu Flower Co., Ltd. There is a viewing course, so even people who are not related to the market can enter. Inside the market there is also a restaurant that serves delicious seafood. Anyone can enter this restaurant as well. Near the market there is also a direct sales store for agricultural products. Since it is sold directly by farmers, you can buy fresh vegetables and rice at a low price. If you visit Konosu, be sure to check it out! #gw2022jp

Flower Street has a nostalgic atmosphere. It's one of those spots you want to keep secret. It's quite difficult to get there by public transport, so it's best to go by car. There is a large flower market and many vinyl greenhouses lined up. There are few people around, so you can take as many photos as you want! There are gazebos as well as flower beds with beautiful seasonal flowers. You can enjoy taking photos to your heart's content. #photogenicspot #placeyouwanttokeepsecret #gw2022jp

The rooms facing the courtyard of Hinanosato are entirely decorated with Hina dolls! There is a full lineup of not only hanging Hina dolls and seven-tiered dolls, but also palace dolls, five-tiered dolls, and three-tiered dolls. There are probably many people who are nostalgic for the Hina dolls they had in their homes. Inside the storehouse, there are cute pastel-colored hanging decorations that will fit in with modern rooms. One corner of the courtyard is a flower bed, where you can enjoy flowers of all seasons. After Hinanosato, we took a drive to Flower Road. We were able to see a beautiful sunset. #Hinamatsuri #Hina dolls #Flower bed #Art museum

Konosu City is famous as the hometown of Hina dolls. From Konosu, the Hina dolls set off on their journeys all across Japan. At Hinanosato, you can see the history of Hina dolls. You may even come across a Hina doll that is completely different from what you imagine. The traditional craft of tsumami zaiku is also worth a look. Konosu is also a city of flowers, and flowers are displayed everywhere. There are pansies on the street lamps! Even the manholes are pansies. #hina dolls #hinamatsuri #hinamatsuri

Usually, Hina dolls are displayed in tiers on a red carpet, but there is also a gorgeous series of palace decorations. This is a type where Hina dolls are lined up inside a small palace. Hinanosato has the largest palace decorations in Japan on display. Please come and see the palace decorations, which are intricately crafted, with artisanal skill and luxury. Hinanosato 1-4-20 Ningyo, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, 365-0037 #Hinamatsuri #Hinamatsuri #Hina dolls #trip2022 #t2203

Did you know that the largest poppy field in Japan is in Saitama? ? In today's post, we will introduce the "Konosu Flower Festival" held in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture! --〖What is the "Konosu Flower Festival"?〗--- The "Konosu Flower Festival" is a major event held every May in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture✨ There are four venues in total: ・Bamuro Venue ・Fukiage Venue ・Kawasato Venue ・Konosu Open Garden This time, we went to the Bamuro Venue🚶 ---〖We recommend taking the bus from Konosu Station to the venue🚌〗--- The nearest station to the Bamuro Venue of the "Konosu Flower Festival" is Konosu Station on the JR Ueno Tokyo Line/JR Shonan Shinjuku Line! 🚃 It takes less than an hour to get there from Tokyo Station or Shinjuku Station, so it's easy to get there from within Tokyo◎ The horse riding venue is located on the Arakawa riverbed in Horse riding, so it's a little far from Konosu Station🥺 So we recommend taking the free shuttle bus🚌 The free shuttle bus is only available on weekends, 5/11, 5/12, 5/18, and 5/19, but it runs approximately every 15 minutes! If you want to go on a weekday but there's no bus...🥺 don't worry!! There is also a community bus (paid), so you can take the bus to the horse riding venue even on weekdays!! ! ! --〖Japan's largest poppy field🙌〗--- About 30 million poppies are in full bloom at the horse riding venue! They come in a variety of colors, including red❤️ and orange🧡!! ! ! Please try to find your favorite color👀 You can also see Mt. Fuji from Onaribashi Bridge, which is near the horse room venue, and it has been selected as one of the top 100 views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region🗻 Please go and see the poppies as well🚶 ---〖There are many flowers other than poppies!〗--- Don't be fooled by the poppies😎 At the horse room venue, you can also see ・Wheat ・Plum blossoms I personally recommend the cute purple ・Plum blossoms !! Try to find the purple fields! 🔎 ---〖There are many other things to enjoy besides the poppy fields! 〗--- At the horse stables, there are food stalls nearby, so you can have lunch while looking at the poppy fields👍 There are also rickshaws that run through the poppy fields, so it's a great way to make some memories✌️✌️ ---〖Summary〗--- In today's post, we introduced the "Konosu Flower Festival"! The best poppy fields in Japan, so be sure to check them out this weekend! 🤭 ---〖Basic Information〗--- 💐 Konosu Flower Festival Umamura Venue 587-1 Takiumamuro, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture [Access] 🚃JR Ueno Tokyo Line/Shonan Shinjuku Line 15 minutes by bus from Konosu Station 🚗15 minutes from Okegawa Kano IC on the Ken-O Expressway [Event Period] 2024/05/11 - 05/19 #Travel with Me #Saitama #Saitama Prefecture #Saitama Tourism #Saitama Trip #Konosu #Konosu Tourism #Konosu Flower Festival #Poppy #Poppy Field #Photogenic #Photogenic Spot #Flowers #Flower Field

Ono Shrine in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is said to have been founded in 938 by Minamoto no Tsukō, the provincial governor of Musashi Province. Originally Hikawa Shrine, in 1907, five unranked shrines in Oma and four unranked shrines in Kita-Nakano were enshrined and renamed Ono Shrine, taking the "O" from Oma and the "no" from Nakano. A shrine located in a residential area. The approach to the shrine is longer than expected, and the shrine building at the end is quite impressive. There are several cherry trees behind the shrine building, which are well worth seeing! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ohno Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-11-26 Oma, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚉 About 18 minutes walk from Konosu Station ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sightseeing #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship #Konosu sightseeing

Mitsugi Shrine in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is said that the shrine was founded in the Tensho era (1573-1592) when a monk who fled Mount Hiei after Oda Nobunaga burned it down in 1571 enshrined Hiyoshi Sanno Gongen here. Known as "Saru no Omiya" (Monkey Shrine), this shrine, which worships monkeys as divine messengers, has countless stone statues of monkeys enshrined within its grounds. There are several orange-colored monkeys, and it is said that by applying vermilion powder called goshu to the stone statues, you will receive good fortune if you come into contact with that part of the statue. Because of the connection to monkeys, there are also monkey fortune-telling slips available! Don't miss the large zelkova tree at the entrance to the shrine grounds, a city-designated natural monument. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Mitsugi Shrine ꕥAddress: 169 Ai no Machi, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚉Kita-Konosu Station → approx. 11-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sightseeing #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples #Konosu sightseeing

#Japan and Korea Springtime Good Places The green pond of Shimotani Mizukawa Shrine is surrounded by dense cherry trees, and the surface of the pond is full of pink cherry blossoms in full bloom, as if a lingering pink cloud is blooming in the water. Occasionally, a breeze blows, causing waves of Epiphyllums to fall, which complement the shadows of the cherry blossoms in the water, forming a dreamy and misty poetic scene. Such a beautiful place naturally attracts a large number of flower-watching pilgrims. Wandering in this sea of ​​flowers, you can not only enjoy the romantic spring scenery, but also feel a unique poetic and Zen sentiment.

Kono Shrine in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is said to have been built around a marshland in the past. It is said that storks used to live there. One day, a stork defeated a giant snake that was trying to swallow a stork's egg🥚. This is called the stork legend, and it is also the inspiration for the place name. At the shrine⛩, there are not lion dogs, but lion storks! Looking up there, you can see Kawazu cherry blossoms🌸, a beautiful pink sight in spring. The cherry blossoms stretching all the way to the approach to the shrine were truly beautiful! 👉 Points of Kou Shrine 🌸 Kawazu cherry blossoms beside the shrine 🌸 Koma storks 🌸 "Wish eggs" that grant wishes ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥ Shrine name: Kou Shrine ꕥ Address: 1-9 Motomiya-cho, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture ꕥ Access 🚉 Hirai Station → Approximately 14 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Sakura spots #Sakura season #Shrine tour

Pansy House is one of the satellite venues for the Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri. Since its establishment in April 1988, it has been promoting Konosu as a city of flowers. It sells flowers that are particular about the quality and freshness that can only be found in the area. It also sells locally produced agricultural products and the popular gourmet food Kawahaba udon. It is far from the station, but there is a parking lot that can accommodate 100 cars, so it is recommended to stop by on a drive 🚗 Konosu Agricultural Products Direct Sales Shop Pansy House Address: 165-3 Teratani, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture 365-0071 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Open all year round #SaitamaTourism #Saitama #777

Pansy House is one of the satellite venues for the Surprise Hinamatsuri. Life-size Hina dolls are lined up in a flower field. Although it is a direct sales store that focuses on flowers, there are two restaurants, "Locally Produced Restaurant Teraya" and "Bakery Olive", so you can spend your time here. This year's festival has ended, but it is usually held from February to March. Pansy House Address: 165-3 Teratani, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture 365-0071 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Open all year round #SaitamaTourism #Saitama #777

Pansy House, a direct sales store for agricultural products in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture It is one of the satellite venues for the Konosu Surprise Doll Festival, which promotes doll making in Konosu City and brightens up the town. The highlights of this venue are the three-sided pyramid doll stand and the life-size dolls. It usually sells vegetables, rice, flower seedlings, potted plants, and other gardening supplies as a direct sales store. Pansy House Address: 165-3 Teratani, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, 365-0071 Business hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Open all year round #SaitamaTourism #Saitama #777

All-you-can-eat dumplings in Saitama! This popular cafe was amazing. The interior has a stylish, relaxing atmosphere and photo spots, making it the perfect place for a girls' night out or a date. The all-you-can-eat buffet has all-you-can-eat dumplings and UFO chicken, which is a hot topic in Korea! The menu includes all-you-can-eat yangnyeom chicken, chicken fritters, waffle fries, fried balls, and cheese, which is so delicious... It's a convenient restaurant that you can go to for lunch or dinner, so it's easy to go there and is recommended. 📍Cafe&Dining New Normal Cafe Konosu Branch 1-7-1 Honmachi, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, Polestar Konosu Ekimae Gardens, 1F, No. 12 #Domestic travel #Saitama gourmet #Saitama cafe #All-you-can-eat

#trip2023 Doll making in Konosu City is said to have a history of about 380 years, and is still passed down today as a valuable local industry in Konosu. The purpose of the Konosu Surprise Doll Festival is to widely promote Konosu as the "hometown of Hina dolls" in the historic town of Konosu Hina dolls, to have all citizens enjoy the Doll Festival, and to welcome many tourists from outside the city to brighten up the town.

I came to Konosu to see the 17th Konosu Surprise Doll Festival 2022. This is a popular event, with the tallest pyramid doll display in Japan, and has been featured in news and variety shows. It's amazing that this is organized by local citizen volunteers. After seeing the Surprise Doll Festival, I had a craving for something sweet, so I went to Baskin-Robbins. They're also having Doll Festival! Ice cream with Mickey and Minnie doll display tiers is on sale for a limited time! The detailed decorations are neatly arranged in tiers and are very cute. Doll Festival was originally one of the five seasonal festivals, "Joshi no Sekku," and has a history of spreading as the event of exorcising evil spirits at the turning point of the season was combined with doll play. I also prayed for an early end to the new coronavirus. Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Elmi Konosu Shopping Mall Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 1-1-2 Honmachi, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture #Girls' Festival #Girls' Festival #Girls' Festival #Konosu Surprise Girls' Festival #Saitama

I came to Konosu to see the 17th Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri 2022. When you think of Konosu during the Hinamatsuri season, you think of the tallest pyramid-shaped doll stand in Japan! It's such a popular event that it's even featured on the news and variety shows. In addition to that, Hinamatsuri events were held all over the city, and the whole town was full of energy. This is the Industrial Tourism Center "Hina no Sato." Of course, there are Hina dolls in the courtyard too! While I was enjoying the Hina dolls, a local told me that the storehouse in the garden here was built in the Meiji era. Of course, there are Hina dolls displayed inside the storehouse as well. It seems that they will be put away inside the storehouse after the event is over, but it's amazing that a storehouse from the Meiji era is still standing and active! If you visit next year, be sure to check out the storehouse! Konosu at this time of year is a great place to see all kinds of Hina dolls! "Konosu City Industrial Tourism Center "Hina no Sato"" 1-4-20 Ningyo, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Wednesdays Access: Approximately 14 minutes on foot from the east exit of Konosu Station on the JR Takasaki Line #Girls' Festival #Konosu Surprise Girls' Festival #Girls' Festival #Girls' Dolls

I came to Konosu to see the 17th Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri 2022. When it comes to Hinamatsuri season, Konosu is known for the tallest pyramid doll stand in Japan! It is such a popular event that it is featured in the news and variety shows. In addition to that, Hinamatsuri events were held in various places, and the whole town was full of energy. This is the Industrial Tourism Center "Hina no Sato". The hanging doll cranes displayed in the atrium of the staircase were magnificent. It was so impressive! At this time of year, Konosu is a great place to see various types of Hinamatsuri decorations! "Konosu City Industrial Tourism Center "Hina no Sato"" 1-4-20 Ningyo, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Wednesdays Access: About 14 minutes walk from the east exit of Konosu Station on the JR Takasaki Line #Hinamatsuri #Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri #Hinamatsuri #Hinamatsuri #Hina dolls

I came to Konosu to see the 17th Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri 2022. When you think of Konosu during Hinamatsuri season, you think of the tallest pyramid-shaped doll stand in Japan! It's such a popular event that it's even featured on the news and variety shows. Other than that, Hinamatsuri events were held all over the city, and the whole town was full of energy. This is the Industrial Tourism Center "Hina no Sato." It has the largest Hinamatsuri decorations in Japan, in the style of a palace. Hinamatsuri decorations vary from place to place, but I've never seen this palace decoration before! Konosu at this time of year is a great place to see all kinds of Hinamatsuri decorations, so I highly recommend it! "Konosu City Industrial Tourism Center "Hina no Sato"" 1-4-20 Ningyo, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Wednesdays Access: Approximately 14 minutes on foot from the east exit of Konosu Station on the JR Takasaki Line #Girls' Festival #Konosu Surprise Girls' Festival #Girls' Festival #Girls' Dolls

I came to Konosu to see the 17th Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri 2022. When you think of Konosu during the Hinamatsuri season, you think of the tallest pyramid-shaped doll stand in Japan! It's such a popular event that it's even featured on the news and variety shows. In addition to that, Hinamatsuri events were held all over the place, and the whole town was full of energy. I went to Claire Konosu after hearing that Konosu Hina dolls were on display. Inside the facility, Konosu Hina dolls, a traditional industry of Konosu, are on display, and the neatly lined up dolls are simply breathtaking! Because they are handmade by artisans, each doll has a different face, which adds to the charm. Because they are displayed on a glass wall, you can see the fine craftsmanship of the dolls from behind. At Claire Konosu, the male and female signs in the restrooms and the social distance footprint marks at the feet are also decorated with pictures of Hina dolls, which is cute! Hinamatsuri was originally one of the five seasonal festivals, called "Joshi no Sekku," and has a history of spreading as a combination of seasonal events to ward off evil spirits and doll-playing. I also prayed for an early end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Konosu City Cultural Center "Claire Konosu" 29-1 Chuo, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture #Hinamatsuri #Konosu Surprising Hinamatsuri #Saitama #Claire Konosu

I came to Konosu to see the 17th Konosu Surprise Hinamatsuri 2022. It is a popular event that has been featured in news and variety shows as the tallest pyramid doll stand in Japan. It is amazing that this is organized by local citizen volunteers. When you come to Konosu, you should definitely stop by Konosu Marche inside Emil Konosuke. It has a collection of attractive products such as local vegetables, sweets, and handmade items. Konosu Hina dolls were also displayed here. There were also cute rabbit Hina dolls handmade by locals, and Konosu was full of Hinamatsuri. Hinamatsuri was originally one of the five seasonal festivals, "Joshi no Sekku," and has a history of spreading as the event of exorcising evil spirits at the turning point of the season was combined with Hina doll play. I also prayed for an early end to the new coronavirus. Konosu Marche Elmi Konosu Shopping Mall, 1st floor (local cuisine) Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 1-1-2 Honmachi, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture #Girls' Festival #Konosu Surprise Girls' Festival #Saitama

I came to Konosu Station to see the Konosu Surprising Hinamatsuri 2022. In addition to the largest pyramid-shaped Hinadan in Japan, there was an exhibition of Hina dolls where you can enjoy the tradition of doll making such as Konosu Hina dolls, and flower arrangements and displays using seasonal cherry blossoms. Hinamatsuri was originally one of the five seasonal festivals, "Joshi no Sekku," and has a history of spreading as an event to exorcise evil spirits at the turning point of the season and Hina doll play were combined. I also prayed for an early end to the new coronavirus while looking at the Hina dolls. This is the 18th time for the Konosu specialty Surprising Hinamatsuri. The display of "Japan's tallest pyramid-shaped Hinadan decorated with Hina dolls" (31 steps, 7m high) and the display of Hina dolls at each satellite venue are simply spectacular! It seems that the Hinamatsuri is held every year with the cooperation of citizen volunteers. #Hinamatsuri #Saitama #KonosuSurprisingHinamatsuri

I went to see the pyramid Hina dolls at Elmi Konosu, a shopping mall directly connected to Konosu Station! It is the tallest Hina doll decoration in Japan, with 31 tiers and a height of about 7 meters. It is the largest traditional Hina doll in Japan, so I think it is also the largest in the world. It is displayed in the center of the atrium of the shopping mall. They also sold clear files as souvenirs. It is difficult to convey the sense of amazement, so please come and see it for yourself! Elmi Konosu 1-1-2 Honmachi, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, 365-0038 #Hinamatsuri #Hina dolls #trip2022