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Gyoda City

Historical and interesting place in Saitama

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

Things to do in Gyoda City

Upcoming Gyoda City Events

Light of Hope 2024

Light of Hope 2024

Friday - Dec 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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Where to eat in Gyoda City

Vert Cafe Gyoda

Vert Cafe Gyoda

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Vert Cafe is located in the former Oshimachi Credit Association, a tangible Cultural Property of Gyoda City. A beautiful wooden..

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About Gyoda City

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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