Soka Matsubara (Landscapes of Oku no Hosomichi)
In Japanese: おくのほそ道の風景地 草加松原

A pine-lined walk in Soka linked to Basho's travel diary "Oku no Hosomichi". It is one of 13 sites designated together as a national Place of Scenic Beauty.
National Place of Scenic Beauty (Landscapes of Oku no Hosomichi)
Nearby
- Minuma Tsusenbori Canal ≈ 45 min by car
- State Guest House, Akasaka Palace ≈ 50 min by car
- Hama-rikyu Gardens ≈ 50 min by car
- Meiji Jingu Shrine ≈ 50 min by car
- Takeshita Street (Harajuku) ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 5 min walk from the east exit of Dokkyodaigakumae (Soka-matsubara) Station, Tobu Skytree Line
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- No car park
- Time needed
- 45 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info