Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki-No-Oka Historical Park

Chikatsu Asuka Fudoki-No-Oka is a historical park containing numerous ancient burial mounds spread across its wooded grounds. Visitors can explore several of these mounds from the inside and view related artifacts in an on-site museum dedicated to this period.

The park preserves burial mounds from the Kofun period, an important era in ancient Japan when burial practices evolved. This epoch saw significant exchanges and influences coming from continental cultures across the sea.

The site connects visitors to the early burial practices of Japan's ancient ruling classes. The arrangement of mounds and artifacts shown in the museum tell the story of how power was displayed and remembered through monumental construction.

The park features paved pathways that are accessible to visitors of varying mobility levels and clearly marked. Comfortable walking shoes and water are recommended as much of the grounds remain exposed to the elements.

The park includes raised observation decks from which visitors can view the entire landscape of mounds from above. These platforms are particularly useful for understanding how the burial sites were intentionally arranged and designed.

Location: Kanan

Official opening: June 1986

Website: http://chikatsu-asuka.jp/?s=english/fudoki

GPS coordinates: 34.50311,135.64378

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25