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Gyoda

Historical and interesting place in Saitama

About Gyoda
Suijyou koen in Autumn (Photo: Marsita Yunus / JT)

Things to do in Gyoda

Upcoming Gyoda Events

Light of Hope 2025

Light of Hope 2025

Wednesday - Aug 6th

Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also have..

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Rice Field Art in Gyoda 2025

Rice Field Art in Gyoda 2025

Early Jul - Early Oct

Guinness World Record holding rice field art closest to both Tokyo and a rugby world cup stadium.

8 Free Entry

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About Gyoda

Gyoda City is located in northern Saitama. It developed as a castle town around Oshi Castle built in 1490. Nine large ancient tombs built before the 7th century remain in this pastoral Sakitama area. Gyoda Castle, which was constructed nearly 500 years ago and also known as NOBO NO SHIRO (The Floating Castle).

Gyoda is also famous for "Tabi" the Japanese traditional sock people put on with Kimono. You can visit the castle and even go inside of it to experience more history of Gyoda. A nice park with named "Suijyou Koen" is really enjoyable in all four seasons.

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