Guidebook for Kuki-shi
Sightseeing
八坂神社 - The oldest shrine in Kurihashi town, amazing wooden architecture. Edo period site. Hiking 3km.
2 Chome-8-18 Kurihashikita
八坂神社 - The oldest shrine in Kurihashi town, amazing wooden architecture. Edo period site. Hiking 3km.
幸手市 - Satte, old town that grow into an active city with restaurants, bars, stores, thermal baths, temples and shrines. One station by train.
Satte Station
1-chōme-1 Naka幸手市 - Satte, old town that grow into an active city with restaurants, bars, stores, thermal baths, temples and shrines. One station by train.
One of the oldest Shintō shrines in the Kantō region designated as a national intangible folk-culture asset. Now also famous for Otaku pilgrimages (cosplay fans). Cycling 7.2km / Train 2 stations.
1-chōme-6-1 Washinomiya
One of the oldest Shintō shrines in the Kantō region designated as a national intangible folk-culture asset. Now also famous for Otaku pilgrimages (cosplay fans). Cycling 7.2km / Train 2 stations.
栗橋村 - Kurihashi, old town with traditional houses, restaurants, bars and stores. Cycling / hiking distance from home, 3.3km.
Kurihashichuo
栗橋村 - Kurihashi, old town with traditional houses, restaurants, bars and stores. Cycling / hiking distance from home, 3.3km.
Parks & Nature
渡良瀬遊水地谷中村跡 - Watarase-yusuichi is a retarding basin/lake and natural reserve. Outdoor activities, festivals, sports... Great view spots along the route, cycling 15km.
You can rent bicycles here to ride inside the reserve.
The Site of Yanaka Village Hall
渡良瀬遊水地谷中村跡 - Watarase-yusuichi is a retarding basin/lake and natural reserve. Outdoor activities, festivals, sports... Great view spots along the route, cycling 15km.
You can rent bicycles here to ride inside the reserve.
Arts & Culture
千葉県立関宿城博物館 - Restored Castle from the Edo Period, museum with an impressive collection of models and artefacts on how the river system was literally chapped by hand. Tone-Edo rivers. Cycling 11.2km.
千葉県立関宿城博物館
143-4 Sekiyadosangenya千葉県立関宿城博物館 - Restored Castle from the Edo Period, museum with an impressive collection of models and artefacts on how the river system was literally chapped by hand. Tone-Edo rivers. Cycling 11.2km.
Essentials
6-chōme-15-1 Kurihashihigashi
SuperMarket.
Cycling 1.5km.
(Drive together at house shopping day)
1-chōme-9-7 Minamikurihashi
Provisions for your trip, hike and groceries at hand.
Shopping
ＪＡ埼玉みずほ農産物直売所さくらファーム - Farmer's Market, fresh fruit and vegetables from the neighbourhood. Cycling 5km.
(Drive together at house shopping day)
Uchigouma
ＪＡ埼玉みずほ農産物直売所さくらファーム - Farmer's Market, fresh fruit and vegetables from the neighbourhood. Cycling 5km.
(Drive together at house shopping day)
Food Scene
極楽湯幸手店 - Traditional thermal baths and restaurant. Local atmosphere, great to end up your day. One station by train.
極楽湯 幸手店
2-chōme-1-27 Higashi極楽湯幸手店 - Traditional thermal baths and restaurant. Local atmosphere, great to end up your day. One station by train.
801-7 Koemon
Nearest restaurant, 5min hike from home. Tasty food, cosy place.
手打そばつかさ
Soba Noodle Shop
Tonkatsu Restaurant, - breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet. Traditional style atmosphere with tatami and low tables.
びっくりとんかつかつ太郎本店
Tonkatsu Restaurant, - breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet. Traditional style atmosphere with tatami and low tables.
Minamikurihashi, 1 Chome−1−５
Japanese pub, food and snacks.