Park · Gyoda
Sakitama Kofun Park さきたま古墳公園
Park around the Sakitama burial mounds, a Special Historic Site with Japan's largest round tumulus.
PriceFree
Getting thereBus from Fukiage Station (JR Takasaki Line)
Time needed1-2 hours
Address4834 Saitama, Gyoda, Saitama 361-0025
About
Sakitama Kofun Park preserves nine large 5th-7th century tombs, including Maruhakayama, said to be Japan's largest round kofun, which visitors can climb. The site museum displays the Inariyama sword with its gold-inlaid inscription, a National Treasure.
Highlights
- Climbable Maruhakayama round tomb
- National Treasure Inariyama sword in the museum
- Special Historic Site
- Lotus and cherry seasons
Tips
- Museum has its own fee; the park is free
- Bus from Fukiage or Gyoda Station
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