Takaida Yokoana Group

The Takaida Yokoana Group contains multiple corridor-type tombs carved into tuff cliffs, with chambers measuring up to nine square meters in area.

Built between the first half of the 6th century and 7th century, these tombs received national historic site designation in 1922 with an expanded protection area in 1990.

The tomb walls feature engraved illustrations depicting people, ships, animals, and geometric patterns, reflecting the artistic expressions of ancient Japanese society.

Located at the southern edge of Ikoma Mountains, visitors can access the tombs through entrance tunnels measuring one meter square with chambers reaching 180 centimeters in height.

Each burial chamber typically contained three bodies in wooden coffins, with heads consistently positioned northward regardless of the tomb entrance orientation.

GPS coordinates: 34.57286,135.63794

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03