Sights in Gyoda, Saitama

See

• Oshi Castle Ruins and Gyoda City Local Museum

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-554-5911

  One of Kanto's seven famous castles, it withstood Ishida Mitsunari's water attack and inspired Nobo no Shiro.

• Sakitama Kofun Park

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-559-1111

  Park of nine large burial mounds, a national special historic site; a national treasure sword was unearthed at Inariyama Kofun.

• Gyoda City World's Largest Rice Paddy Art (2026 Minecraft Collaboration) and Ancient Lotus Village

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-559-0770

  About 1,000 people planted rice June 13-14; four colorful varieties grow well and are at peak viewing.

• Gyoda City Mizuki Park

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-556-1111

  Park in central Gyoda developed from remaining Oshi Castle moats and marshes, with lawn plaza, garden, and ponds.

• Ozeki Nature Observation Room

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-557-1501

  See fish climbing the Tone Ozeki fishway through windows, with sweetfish in early summer and salmon in autumn.

• Gyoda Hachiman Shrine

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-554-5926

  Famous as the birthplace of Gyoda Hana-temizu, hosting monthly Light of Hope light-up events.

• Sakitama Shrine

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-559-0464

  Solemn ancient shrine over a thousand years old, origin of Saitama's name, on 8.7-meter-high Sengen-zuka.

• Cafe Gallery Takazawa Memorial Hall

  

  Gyoda, Saitama · 048-556-1774

  Edo-period national registered cultural property and garden cafe serving keyhole-shaped ancient rice curry and handmade cakes.