With the concept of "made with 720,000 people" and "seeking symbiosis of people, things, and nature", we greet everyone with entertainment such as citizens' crafts, a parade, and picture contests. Photos provided by Sagamihara Tourism Association

It has been selected as one of Kanagawa's 100 flower viewing spots. In the area of about 1.6 kilometers, there are approximately 300 Somei-Yoshino trees planted and they are in full bloom in the spring. It is also the main venue for the Citizen Sakura Festival and during the blooming period, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms that are lit up at night. Photos provided by Sagamihara Tourism Association

The area came to be known as Kanuma as the area was covered with a reed-filled swamp in days past. It is said that the footsteps of the legendary giant Deirabotchi turned the area into a swamp. Today it is a place for relaxation, with many carp and ducks inhabiting the area.

The Kamimizo Summer Festival has been held in Sagamihara since the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). The festival is said to be dedicated to Emperor Ushira, who prays for a good harvest and safety of the family, and is said to have been inspired by the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. On Sunday evenings, the local portable shrines (Mikoshi) and floats (Dashi) gather from each town and start a grand procession. Once the evening sun goes down, the lanterns of the portable shrines are lit, creating a fantastic spectacle that is not to be missed.

Since its opening in 1995, the Sagamihara City Museum has been a beloved community institution serving as a comprehensive museum dedicated to the history and nature of Sagamihara City. By 2024, its total number of visitors topped 3.5 million. Through its collaboration with the adjacent JAXA Sagamihara Campus, the museum has hosted a number of world-first exhibitions, including the return capsule of asteroid probe "Hayabusa" in July 2010 and "Hayabusa 2" in March 2021. Futhermore, the July 2025 reopening unveiled the renovated planetarium, offering the world's first experience of viewing one billion stars simultaneously, in 8K video.