Gongendo Park
sightseeing
Basic Information
Business hours / Fee
How to get there
About 10 minutes from "Satte IC", about 20 minutes from "Kuki IC"
If you are using a car navigation system, please set up "Satteshi Kita Community Center" next to Gongendo Park. The opposite side of the North Public Hall is Gongendo Park and a parking lot.
■ "Satte City North Public Hall" 867 Uchigouma, Satte City, Saitama Prefecture
April-September: 8:30 am-7 pm
October-February: 8:30 am-5 pm
March: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
■ Parking fee
Free (excluding the Sakura Festival period)
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