Yagihashi Department Store (八木橋百貨店)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A local department store long loved in the heart of Kumagaya. With restaurant floors and a food hall, its strength is how easy it is for families to find something everyone wants to eat. The air-conditioned building is just the right rest stop for cooling down once during midsummer in Kumagaya, a city famous for its heat. Buying any towels, changes of clothes and drinks you still need for the afternoon water play here means no scrambling once you reach the park. Even simply browsing the local sweets and specialities gives you a feel for Kumagaya.

Tips

Restaurants get crowded around noon on weekends and holidays, so going in before noon or shifting to after 13:00 cuts the wait. Picking up cold drinks and ice packs here in preparation for the afternoon helps guard against heatstroke. The park is about 15 minutes away by car.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. To avoid the crowds, arriving before noon is most comfortable

Access & map

〒360-8502 埼玉県熊谷市仲町７４