Northern Saitama · History
Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds Park
Ancient burial mounds at the birthplace of Saitama’s name.
Nine large burial mounds dating from the fifth to seventh centuries form a nationally designated Special Historic Site. A sword from Inariyama Mound, inlaid with 115 gold characters, is a National Treasure displayed at the nearby museum. Climb Maruhakayama Mound for open views across the park.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Bus from JR Gyoda Station to Sakitama Kofun Koen-mae
- From Tokyo Station
- About 105–140 minTokyo Station → JR Takasaki Line to Fukiage → Asahi bus via Sama to Sangyo-doro → about 15 min on foot to the museum side of Sakitama Kofun Park
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- Opening hours
- Park open all day, year-round. Museum: 09:00–16:30, last entry 16:00; July–August until 17:00, last entry 16:30. Closed Mondays except public/substitute holidays and 14 November, and 29 December–3 January.
- Admission
- Park walks are free. General admission to the Sakitama Museum of Ancient Burial Mounds: ¥200. Activities may cost extra.
- Time to enjoy
- 1½ hours
- Best time
- Year-round; spring cherry blossoms
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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.
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Inariyama Kofun and Shogun-yama Kofun (Gyoda)-2.jpg — Saigen Jiro · CC0
