A journey through Gyoda, touching upon the local culture, nature, and art. – Would you like to experience ‘Hanachozu’? –

Gyoda City can be reached in just about 1 hour from the heart of Tokyo. From Tokyo Station or Ueno Station, take a 30-minute Shinkansen ride to Kumagaya Station. Then transfer to the Chichibu Railway, and in approximately 10 minutes, you’ll reach Gyoda City Station, situated at the heart of the city.

In the surrounding area, there are spots that stimulate all your five senses, such as shrines with approximately a thousand years of history, castle ruins considered one of the Kanto region’s seven famous castles, and if you go a little further you can see scenic spots like rice paddy art and approximately 120,000 lotus flowers in bloom.

You can explore Gyoda’s culture on foot or opt for tourist bicycle rental services (sightseeing rental bicycles) and a circulating bus, enjoying it in your preferred style of exploration.

Let’s take a short trip and venture into a journey where you can discover new things while immersing yourself in history and culture!

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