Kajiyama Kofun

Kajiyama Kofun is an ancient burial mound in Kokufucho built from stone chambers arranged in a modified octagonal pattern. The interior contains interconnected spaces decorated with painted wall designs that face a central arrangement.

The structure was built between the late 6th and 7th centuries during a period of significant stone-construction development. Its sophisticated design reveals how advanced building methods had become for burial structures of that time.

The burial chamber displays painted designs and fish images on its walls, reflecting the artistic interests and spiritual beliefs of people from that era. These decorations show how much care was taken to honor the dead with visual beauty.

Access to the burial chamber is limited to specific seasons to protect the ancient paintings from temperature damage. Plan a visit during spring or autumn if viewing the interior artwork is important to you.

Excavations in the 1970s uncovered colorful wall paintings and metal objects, including thin gold plates, inside the chamber. This discovery revealed that the person buried here held significant social standing in their community.