Town guide
Gyoda
行田市
The Sakitama Kofun mounds here gave Saitama its name. Gyoda also has Oshi Castle, star of the film The Floating Castle, and giant pictures planted in rice paddies each summer.
City in Saitama
- places to see
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- traditional crafts
- 11
- Japan Heritage stories
- 2
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Things to see in Gyoda
Omishinkanji Kofun
小見真観寺古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Gyoda Hachiman Shrine
行田八幡神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Minuma Motoiri Park
見沼元圦公園A park in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Nakanoyama Kofun
中の山古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Maruhakayama Kofun
丸墓山古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Hachiman-yama Kofun
八幡山古墳 (埼玉県)An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Sakitama Shrine
前玉神社A Shinto shrine in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Ancient Lotus Village
古代蓮の里A flower-viewing spot in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Jizozuka Kofun
地蔵塚古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Okunoyama Kofun
奥の山古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Shogunyama Kofun
将軍山古墳An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
Omi Kofun Cluster
小見古墳群An ancient burial mound in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
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This week's weather (nearest forecast: Tokyo)
Today
24 Oct
Rain
High 17°CLow 16°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 23°CLow 16°C
Rain 60%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
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Rain 70%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 21°CLow 15°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Good to know
- You can climb two of the Sakitama Kofun mounds for views over the plain.
- The rice paddy art is best seen from the observation deck from July to September.
- Try zeri-furai, a local savoury pancake, and Gyoda's fried jelly snack.
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