Lake Tsukuiko Shiroyama Park
Shiroyama was a mountain castle during the Warring States period, when it was known as “Tsukui Castle.” Lake Tsukuiko Shiroyama Park is located on both sides of Tsukuiko Lake. In the Negoya Chiku area of the park located at the foot of the mountain, you can enjoy walking and viewing history and culture. The Hana no Enchi and Mizu no Enchi areas on the bank of the river are famous cherry blossom viewing sites that feature beautiful views of the cherry trees reflected in the water.Tsukui Town Civil Engineering Office Parks Division:
Tel 042-780-2420
Get off at Hashimoto sta. on the JR lines or Keio line and take a Kanachu bus bound for Mikage
Get off at Shiroyama Kokomae (20 mins.) and walk 3 mins. (Mizu no Enchi)
Get off at Tsukuiko Tenbodai (22 mins.) and walk 1 min. (Hana no Enchi)
Get off at Kurabu Mae (25 mins.) and walk 20 mins. (Negoya Chiku)
> Atsugi-Iiyama Cherry Blossom Festival
http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/osirase/kenpokuac/index.htm (Japanese)
Sagamigawa River
The grand Sagamigawa River with its lush natural surroundings has a walking course, camping ground, and parks making it a popular recreation spot. There is the Giant Kite festival, and then from late April to early May, the sky above Takada bridge is filled with 1200 Carp streamers from all across Japan. To commemorate the lifting of the ayu fishing restrictions on June 1, the area is thronged with anglers.
Sagamihara Tourism Association:
Tel 042-769-8236
> Flying Carp Streamers at the Sagami-gawa River : April 29 (holiday) to May 5 (holiday)
> Zama-City Giant Kite Festival : May 4 (Holiday) to May 5 (Holiday)
> Sagami Giant Kite Festival : May 4 (holiday) to May 5 (holiday)
> 2010 Shonan-Enoshima Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Race : October 16 (Sat) to October 17 (Sun)
> Carp Streamers Koinobori Sagami River
> Zama Giant Kite Festival
> Sagami Giant Kite Festival
> Lake Sagami Water Festival Fireworks
> Atsugi Ayu Festival
> Sagami Bay
http://www.e-sagamihara.com/index.html (Japanese)
Sagami Giant Kite Festival and Giant Kite Center
The Sagami Giant Kite festival has a long history dating back to the mid-19th century. Every year on the festival on May 5, the Sagami Giant Kite festival is held in Araiso area. The Sagami Giant Kite Center has a display of kites from around Japan and from abroad. Sagami Giant Kite Center (in Renge no Sato Araiso): Tel 046-255-1311
10 mins. walk from Sobudai sta. on the JR line
> Sagami Giant Kite Festival : May 4 (holiday) to May 5 (holiday)
> Sagami Giant Kite Festival
http://www.e-sagamihara.com/ (Japanese)


