[Kanto day trip] [Saitama Prefecture] Motorcycle trip to Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi! Travel alone on a Harley to enjoy the cherry blossom tunnel and Yoshino cherry blossoms!
Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta. This time, I would like to write an article about Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture, which I toured by motorcycle from central Tokyo. Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture is a famous spot with a row of cherry blossom trees that stretches for about 3km along the Arakawa River in Kumagaya City. Every year in early April, approximately 500 Yoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, forming a tunnel of cherry blossoms. In addition to the beauty of the cherry blossoms, there are also plenty of activities to enjoy, such as barbecuing on the riverbed and going on a cherry blossom viewing boat. This time, I would like to introduce the route to Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture, highlights, motorcycle parking, etc.
Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing on the right bank of the Arakawa River. During the Edo period, the embankment was built to prevent the flooding of the Arakawa River, but cherry blossom trees began to be planted in the Meiji period. Currently, about 500 Yoshino cherry trees decorate the embankment. During the cherry blossom season, it is crowded with tourists and locals. Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots and a Japanese Heritage Site.
Route to Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture
The route to Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture is to take the Shuto Expressway Inner Loop Line and Shuto Expressway No. 5 Ikebukuro Line from central Tokyo to Itabashi Ward, then take the Kanetsu Expressway via the Shin-Omiya Bypass and Tokyo Gaikan Expressway. Enter. On the Kanetsu Expressway, get off at Higashimatsuyama IC and take National Route 254 and National Route 407 to reach your destination. The entire journey is approximately 100 km and takes approximately 2 hours. There are service areas and parking areas along the way, so don’t forget to take a break and refuel.
Highlights of Kumagaya Sakura Tsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture
The highlight of Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture is definitely the cherry blossoms. In early April, cherry blossom trees are in full bloom for about 3km. You can enjoy the spring scenery to the fullest by walking through the cherry blossom tunnel or riding a bicycle or renting a bicycle. You can also enjoy a barbecue at Sakura Riverside Park. No reservation required.
Please respect manners and take your trash home with you.
Motorcycle parking lot in Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture
There are several motorcycle parking lots in Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture. There is a free motorcycle parking lot at Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi Park, located at the northern end of Sakuratsutsumi. There is space for about 20 cars here, but it can get crowded during cherry blossom season, so we recommend getting there early.
Summary
This time, I wrote an article about Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi, Saitama Prefecture, which I toured by motorcycle from central Tokyo. Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture is a famous place where you can see beautiful cherry blossom trees in spring. There are plenty of activities to enjoy, such as walking through a cherry blossom tunnel, having a barbecue on the riverbed, and riding a cherry blossom viewing boat. There are several motorcycle parking lots, but they can get crowded during the cherry blossom season, so we recommend getting there early. Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi in Saitama Prefecture is a perfect spot for touring on a motorcycle. Please come and visit us at least once.
[Kanto day trip] [Saitama Prefecture] Motorcycle trip to Kumagaya Sakuratsutsumi! Travel alone on a Harley to enjoy the cherry blossom tunnel and Yoshino cherry blossoms!
