Hōōzan Cave Tombs, Ancient burial complex in Kaga, Japan.
The Hōōzan Cave Tombs are an ancient burial site with 77 confirmed chambers cut into a tuff hill. The chambers extend up to nine meters into the rock and sit about 40 meters above the Iburihashi River, with an exhibition hall displaying items found during excavations.
Archaeological work at the site began in 1921 and 1922, uncovering 26 tombs. Further investigations from 1964 to 1968 revealed additional burial locations within the same area.
The burial chambers show how people of that era honored their dead through pottery, weapons, and ornaments placed inside. These items reveal the customs and beliefs that shaped funeral practices in this region.
The site is accessible by car from Kagaonsen Station and features an exhibition hall with artifacts. Good walking shoes are recommended since the area sits on a hillside with uneven terrain.
Estimates suggest there may be between 150 and 200 total tombs concentrated in this area. This makes it the largest cave tomb group in the entire Hokuriku region.
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