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Special city in Kantō, Japan
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Kumagaya (熊谷) is a city in northern Saitama.
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熊谷寺, Yukokuji
長島記念館
This is a memorial museum that uses Kyosuke Nagashima's birthplace.
星溪園
It is a strolling garden designated as a scenic spot of the city.
片倉シルク記念館
This memorial museum, certified as a modern industrial heritage site, uses the cocoon warehouse of the Kumagaya factory, Katakura Industries' last silk factory. There is no parking lot.
歓喜院
A Buddhist temple with architecture designated as a National Treasure
formerly Panasonic Wild Knights
A Japanese rugby union team that plays in the Top League. 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.
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