Kumagaya (熊谷) is a city in northern Saitama.
Understand[edit]
Kumagaya was one of the post-towns on Nakasendo route connecting Kyoto and Tokyo, and is still an important traffic hub.
Tourist information site[edit]
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with some English information (click on the boxes at the middle).
Get in[edit]
1 Kumagaya Station (熊谷駅). is conveniently served by Saikyo Line from western Tokyo and Tobu Isesaki Line from eastern Tokyo, as well as Joetsu/Hokuriku Shinkansen.
Get around[edit]
See[edit]
- Panasonic Wild Knights, rugby top-league team. The street from Kumagaya Station to its home stadium is named the "Rugby Road". Kumagaya was one of the host towns for the World Cup 2019.
Do[edit]
Buy[edit]
- Gokabo (五家宝) - Finger-sized traditional sweets. Good companion to green tea.
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
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Stay Safe[edit]
Kumagaya is the record holder for the highest temperature in Japan - 41.1°C on 23 July 2018. Avoid mid-summer if you can.