Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds, Gyōda

Name: Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds
Address: 4834 Sakitama, Gyōda, 361-0025, Japan
Telephone: +81 48-559-1111

#4 among attractions in Gyōda

Top attraction, Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum

Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds

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The Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds is a museum in Gyōda, Saitama, Japan. The building is inside of Sakitama Kofun Park. It is one of Japan's many museums which are supported by a prefecture. ()

Local name: 埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館 Coordinates: 36°7'30"N, 139°28'34"E

Address

4834 SakitamaGyōda 361-0025 Japan

Contact

+81 48-559-1111

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Day trips

Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sakitama Kofun Cluster, Maruhakayama Kofun, Teppōyama Kofun, Okunoyama Kofun.

~820 ftNE
Archaeological site
Sakitama Kofun Cluster, Gyōda
4 min walk • The Sakitama Kofun Cluster is a captivating historical landmark nestled in the city of Gyōda, Japan. This remarkable site comprises nine ancient burial mounds, known as kofun, which date back to the late 5th to 7th centuries.
~1700 ftNE
Archaeological site
Maruhakayama Kofun, Gyōda
9 min walk • The Maruhakayama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
~800 ftSE
Archaeological site
Teppōyama Kofun, Gyōda
4 min walk • The Teppōyama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
~870 ftSE
Archaeological site
Okunoyama Kofun, Gyōda
5 min walk • The Okunoyama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
1.5 miNW
Forts and castles, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Oshi Castle, Gyōda
39 min walk • Oshi Castle is a Japanese castle located in Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. During the Edo period, Oshi Castle was the center of the 100,000 koku Oshi Domain, but the castle is far better known for its association with the siege of Oshi during the late Sengoku period.
~320 ftE
Archaeological site
Kawarazuka Kofun, Gyōda
2 min walk • The Kawarazuka Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
~1260 ftSE
Archaeological site
Nakanoyama Kofun, Gyōda
7 min walk • The Nakanoyama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
~520 ftNE
Archaeological site
Atagoyama Kofun, Gyōda
3 min walk • The Atagoyama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
~1000 ftNE
Archaeological site
Gyōda Futagoyama Kofun, Gyōda
5 min walk • The Gyōda Futagoyama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.
0.4 miNE
Cemetery
Inariyama Kofun, Gyōda
11 min walk • The Inariyama Kofun is a kofun burial mound located in the city of Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site in 1938 and re-designated as a Special National Historic Site of Japan in 2020 as part of the Sakitama Kofun Cluster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds open?

Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds?

Nearby attractions include Kawarazuka Kofun, Gyōda (2 min walk), Atagoyama Kofun, Gyōda (3 min walk), Teppōyama Kofun, Gyōda (4 min walk), Sakitama Kofun Cluster, Gyōda (4 min walk).

How to get to Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds:

Bus

佐間団地 • Lines: Fk11, Fk12, Fk13 (18 min walk)
下忍上分 • Lines: Fk11, Fk12, Fk13 (19 min walk)