Gyōda Park

Gyōda Park is an urban park in Gyōda City, Saitama Prefecture, featuring walking trails and recreational areas throughout its grounds. The site displays seasonal plant changes and sits adjacent to burial mounds that date back over 1,000 years.

The park was established in October 1971 near the old Nakasendo Highway, which once served as a major travel route linking Tokyo and Kyoto. This road shaped settlement patterns in the region for centuries.

The park adjoins Sakitama Kofun Park, where nine burial mounds from 300-700 AD remain visible and reflect early Japanese funeral practices. These ancient structures shape how the landscape appears and how people understand the land they walk through.

The park is best reached by taking the JR Takasaki Line from Tokyo, then switching to local transportation to Gyōda. Visitors should bring water during warm months, as shade can be limited along the open walking paths.

The Maruhakayama Kofun, Japan's largest circular burial mound, can be seen from the park grounds with views across Gyōda's rice paddies. This rare sight of a major archaeological monument set within working farmland offers visitors an unusual perspective on Japan's past and present.

Location: Gyōda

Inception: October 5, 1971

Official opening: October 5, 1971

Website: http://gyoda-p.server-shared.com

GPS coordinates: 35.71958,139.97301

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02