Immerse yourself in the romance of ancient times at Sakitama Kofun Park, a journey that brings history and nature into your life

Immerse yourself in the romance of ancient times at Sakitama Kofun Park, a journey that brings you into history and nature Sakitama Kofun Park, located in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, is a nationally designated special historic site that is home to nine large ancient tombs built between the late 5th century and the early 7th century. The author visited on a sunny spring day. The view from the top of Maruzukayama Kofun features a group of ancient tombs decorated with cherry blossoms and a blue sky, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time to ancient times. The park also has the Sakitama Historical Site Museum, which displays the national treasure "Gold Inlaid Iron Sword," and a facility where you can experience making haniwa dolls, so you can feel the history firsthand. Entry to the park is free, and the spacious lawns and promenade are a relaxing space where solo travelers and couples can relax. The time spent walking quietly while feeling the ancient air was a luxurious moment to calm the mind. Access ・From JR Takasaki Line "Gyoda Station" take the city loop bus for about 15 minutes, get off at "Saitama Kofun Koen-mae" and walk for about 2 minutes ・From JR Takasaki Line "Fukiage Station" take the Asahi bus for about 10 minutes, get off at "Sangyo-doro" and walk for about 15 minutes ・Car: About 15km from Tohoku Expressway "Hanyu IC" / About 18km from Kanetsu Expressway "Higashimatsuyama IC" ・Parking: 295 regular cars, free #Domestic travel #Couple trip #Solo trip #Absolutely free trip