Saitobaru Archaeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture

The Saitobaru Archaeological Museum displays pottery, tools, and relics excavated from ancient burial mounds across the Miyazaki Prefecture region.

The museum, inaugurated in April 2004, stands near the Saitobaru Kofun Cluster, encompassing over 300 burial mounds from Japan's ancient tumulus period.

The exhibitions illustrate the burial practices and daily life of ancient Japanese societies through artifacts discovered in the surrounding archaeological sites.

Located one hour from Miyazaki Airport, the museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM and provides free parking for 700 vehicles.

Visitors can examine artifacts from the Oni-no-Iwaya tomb, a round-shaped burial mound with an accessible entrance that reveals its internal structure.

Location: Saito

Inception: April 17, 2004

Official opening: April 17, 2004

Address: 宮崎県西都市大字三宅字西都原西5670番

Website: http://saito-muse.pref.miyazaki.jp

GPS coordinates: 32.12528,131.38242

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03