Town guide
Kazo
加須市
Kazo is famous across Japan for making koinobori, the carp streamers flown for Children's Day. In May a giant streamer flies over the town, and Kazo udon is the local noodle.
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Things to see in Kazo
Musashino Village
むさしの村A leisure spot in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Satoe Memorial Art Museum of 21st Century
サトエ記念21世紀美術館A museum in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Kazo Hanasaki Park
加須はなさき公園A park in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Tamashiki Shrine
玉敷神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Omomorotsuka Kofun
御諸塚古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Hachiman Shrine
八幡神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine
若宮八幡社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Hachiman Shrine
八幡神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Yasaka Shrine
八坂神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Tenjin Shrine
天神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Suwa Shrine
諏訪神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Kuizu Shrine
久伊豆社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
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Japan Heritage stories in Saitama
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Weather in Tokyo this week
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 17°CLow 16°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 16°C
Rain 60%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 22°CLow 16°C
Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 21°CLow 15°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Good to know
- The giant koinobori is flown at the Kazo Citizens Heiwa Festival on 3 May, weather permitting.
- Kazo udon is often eaten cold, dipped in a sauce, especially in summer.
- Kazo is about an hour from Tokyo on the Tobu Isesaki Line.
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