Eastern Saitama · Strolls
Soka Matsubara Pine Avenue
Follow the old Nikko road beneath rows of pine trees.
Along the Ayase River, 634 pine trees line about 1.5 kilometres of the old Nikko road. Associated with Matsuo Basho’s journey in The Narrow Road to the Deep North, the avenue is a nationally designated scenic place. Cross the arched Hyakutai and Yatate bridges and try Soka’s famous rice crackers.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- On foot from Dokkyo-daigakumae (Soka-Matsubara) Station or Soka Station (Tobu Skytree Line)
- From Tokyo Station
- About 50–70 minTokyo → Ueno → Hibiya Line / Tobu Skytree Line → Dokkyo-daigaku-mae (Soka-matsubara) → about 5 min on foot
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- Opening hours
- An outdoor promenade for walking. Nearby shops and visitor facilities have their own hours. Follow on-site notices about access restrictions.
- Admission
- Walking along the pine avenue is free. Nearby dining, shopping and activities are charged separately.
- Time to enjoy
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Year-round; spring blossoms and fresh pine foliage
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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