Gyoda City Museum of Local History

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A museum where you can experience the history of Ninja Castle firsthand.

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Overview

The Gyoda City Museum of Local History is a history museum located in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. It's a valuable place to learn about the history and culture of Ninja Castle, and the reconstruction of the castle's three-story Sansha Yagu is a must-see. This watchtower, once a symbol of Ninja Castle, allows visitors to climb and experience what it was like to be in the castle. The museum also exhibits a diorama of Ninja Castle, warring states-era weapons, and materials related to tabi (Japanese socks) manufacturing. Ninja Castle was once counted among the seven famous castles of Kanto, and has a rich history spanning numerous battles. The museum also features exhibits on the Saitama Kofun Tumulus Cluster, offering a glimpse into ancient history. The Gyoda City Museum of Local History is a fun museum for history buffs and children alike. Why not deepen your understanding of history by touching upon the history and culture of Ninja Castle and imagining the lives of people who lived there? Ninja Castle is said to have been built around 1480. After many battles, it surrendered to Tokugawa Ieyasu in the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Ninja Castle continued to be used as the castle of the Gyoda Domain until the Meiji Restoration. Gyoda City was once a region where tabi production thrived. The Gyoda City Museum of Local History exhibits materials related to tabi manufacturing, allowing visitors to learn about the history of tabi. The Saitama Kofun Tumulus Cluster is a group of burial mounds built from the early to late Kofun period. The Gyoda City Museum of Local History features exhibits on the Saitama Kofun Tumulus Cluster, offering a chance to explore ancient history. The Gyoda City Museum of Local History is a fun museum for history buffs and children alike. Why not deepen your understanding of history by exploring the history and culture of Ninja Castle and imagining the lives of those who lived there?

  • Historic Sites
  • National Treasure
  • Castle

Basic Information

Address
17-23 Honmaru, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saitama
Access
Rail: 15-minute walk from Gyoda Station on the Chichibu Railway. Buses also run from other stations, including Gyoda Station and Fukiage Station on the Takasaki Line. Road: 17km (approx. 30 minutes) from the Kasuka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (open on national holidays), the day after national holidays (open on Saturdays and Sundays), the fourth Friday of each month, and year-end and New Year's holidays.
Fee
Adults: ¥200 (¥160 for groups), High school & university students: ¥100 (¥80 for groups), Elementary & junior high school students: ¥50 (¥40 for groups)
INFO
Parking is free. Photography is prohibited inside the building, except in some exhibition rooms.
HP
https://www.gyoda-kankoukyoukai.jp/spot/530

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