City in Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Kumagaya (熊谷) is a city in northern Saitama.
Understand
editKumagaya was one of the post-towns on Nakasendo route connecting Kyoto and Tokyo, and is still an important traffic hub.
Tourist information site
editThe local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with some English information (click on the boxes at the middle).
Get in
edit1 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
editSee
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
editBuy
edit- Gokabo (五家宝) - Finger-sized traditional sweets. Good companion to green tea.
Eat
editDrink
editSleep
editConnect
editStay Safe
editKumagaya is the record holder for the highest temperature in Japan - 41.1°C on 23 July 2018. Avoid mid-summer if you can.