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Kinchakuda: A place with 5 million red spider lilies
Saitama Prefecture
The Kinchakuda Red Spider Lily Park in Saitama’s Hidaka City has over 5 million red spider lilies growing wild, making it one of the largest of its kind in Japan. Every year, from the middle of September to the beginning of October, many people come to see the blooming of the red spider lilies. During the peak season, the bottom of the grove is covered in a red carpet which creates a mysterious scene for visitors to enjoy. Kinchakuda is about one hour 20 minutes from Ikebukuro Station. In Japanese Buddhism, there is a time of year called the equinoctial week where it is custom to visit the grave of one’s ancestors. Since the red spider lilies bloom at the same time as the equinoctial period, some people associate this natural flower with Heaven. However, when people see this beautiful landscape, a tranquil and warm image comes to mind instead of a sad one.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station, take the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and get off at Ikebukuro Station (about 20 minutes). Transfer to the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and get off at Hanno Station (about 50 minutes). Transfer to the Seibu Chichibu Line and get off at Koma Station (about 10 minutes). Kinchakuda is about 15 minutes away on foot.
125-2 Komahongo, Hidaka-shi, Saitama-ken
