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Seikei-en Garden
A three-minute walk from Kumagaya station will lead you to a Japanese landscape garden situated in a shopping district. Seikei-en features Tama-no-ike Pond with its water flowing into Hoshi-kawa River. One may never imagine such a tranquil space covered with trees amidst a bustling commercial district. Seikei-en, which received many prominent visitors, was founded in the late 19th century by Takei Tanjo who also made enormous contributions to the repair of the former Kumagaya-zutsumi embankment, planting of cherry blossom trees, promotion of silk production, and founding of a private junior high school. In 1950 ownership was surrendered to the city of Kumagaya. Today, the garden is recognized as one of the city's cultural assets. Enjoy the harmony of a historic Sukiya-style triple-row wooden building set in a beautiful Japanese landscape garden.
Free admission (use of facilities require fees) / Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closes at 4 p.m. November 1 through end of February) / Buildings open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (tea house closes at 5 p.m.) / Closed Mondays (following day if Monday falls on a holiday) / City of Kumagaya Board of Education Social Studies Section: 048-522-9389
*Different types of orchids such as Naozane-so (named after Naozane) and Atsumori-so (named after Atsumori) can be seen in the spring at Seikei-en and Koan-ji temple.

Hoshi-kawa River
Hoshi-kawa River
Hoshi-kawa, the river that runs through the city of Kumagaya, has been an oasis for the local people. Construction is being done at the moment, but nevertheless the riverbanks are perfect for strolls. The path along the river and the parapets on the bridges are adorned with statues and art objects.

Tumuli
A drive away from the city center will lead you to several tumuli. Tumuli

Miyazuka Tumulus

A rare tomb comprised of a round tumulus sitting on top of a rectangular tumulus. The structure of the mound indicates that it is from the 7th or early 8th century. The tumulus is one of Japan's designated ruins. With several smaller tumuli dotting the vicinity, the group of tombs are also known as Miyazuka Kofun-gun which is one of the prefecture's cultural assets.

Otsuka Tumulus

Located in Oaza-Otsuka, the name Otsuka comes from the tumulus. Kumano Shrine is built on the mound.

Yokozuka-yama Tumulus

In Kumagaya, there are 3 key-hole shaped ancient burial mounds. Yokozuka-yama has the city's best maintained tumulus of its kind. The tumulus is said to have been constructed by the late 6th century.

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