Takasaka Sculpture Promenade

Flow of the course

About this spot

An outdoor sculpture street where works by the sculptor Takata Hiroatsu stand here and there along the road leading from the west exit of Takasaka Station (高坂駅) on the Tobu Tojo Line. Being able to view real sculptures as you walk, without entering a museum, is very much a Higashimatsuyama trait. Many are figures of people, so walking while asking your child what this person might be doing keeps their feet moving naturally. It is just the right distance for a warm-up before heading to the zoo. Since it is outdoors, walking early in the morning before it gets hot is recommended.

Tips

Some stretches have little shade, so be sure to bring a hat and drinks. You walk on the sidewalk, but there is car traffic, so hold your child's hand as you go. Following the whole route covers some distance, so walking just a few hundred meters from the station and turning back is plenty enjoyable.

Best time to visit

About 35 minutes. The cool morning hours are most comfortable

Access & map

〒355-0063 埼玉県東松山市元宿２丁目