Historical Walk through Gyoda and Sakitama Burial Mounds

The Sakitama Burial Mounds in Gyoda City is a national special historic site comprising 9 large burial mounds built between the 5th and 7th centuries. In this place, which became the origin of Saitama prefecture's name, you can climb the Maruhakayama burial mound, a keyhole-shaped tumulus, and look over the surrounding landscape, or view the national treasure 'Iron Sword with Gold Inlay Inscriptions' unearthed from the Inarioyama burial mound at the museum, allowing you to experience the breath of ancient times. It is also known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in spring, and the magnificent sight of cherry blossoms around the ancient burial mounds is spectacular.