[Saitama Prefecture] Ishito-kabazakura, one of the five great cherry blossoms of Japan

"Ishito Kaba Sakura" in Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture It is known as one of the five great cherry blossoms in Japan, next to the three great cherry blossoms in Japan (Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima, Jindaizakura in Yamanashi, and Shimoumazakura in Shizuoka), and is designated as a national natural monument. It is located in the grounds of a small, uninhabited temple called Toko-ji. It is estimated to be 800 years old, and the trunk circumference is recorded as being as much as 11m at its maximum. The thick trunk is divided into four, and the trunk currently in bloom is a division of an old tree, so it is said to be the second generation Kaba Sakura. Location: Tokoji Temple grounds, 3-119 Ishidojuku, Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture Free admission Access: Take the bus bound for "Kitasato University Medical Center, Ishido-Kamazakura Iriguchi" from the west exit of JR Takasaki Line Kitamoto Station, get off at "Ishido-Kamazakura Iriguchi" and walk for 1 minute Approximately 40 minutes by car from Saitama City During cherry blossom season, a small tea shop-like stall opens in the vacant lot outside the temple grounds No cherry blossom festival is held It's a famous cherry blossom spot in Saitama, but it's a hidden gem, so it's recommended #Seasonal places in Japan #Saitama Prefecture #Famous cherry blossom spot #Amazing view