Ōu-kofungun

Ōu-kofungun is a cluster of ancient burial mounds in Chiba built according to the architectural principles of Japan's Kofun period. The mounds vary in size and shape, with designated walking paths and information panels throughout the site.

This site was built between the 3rd and 6th centuries during a period of major social transformation in early Japan. It shows how burial practices evolved as the island nation underwent significant cultural change.

The tombs here reveal how social rank and family connections shaped burial practices in early Japan. The size and location of each mound tells you something about the person buried within.

The site is easy to visit on foot with clearly marked paths and directional signs throughout. Walking allows you to observe the mounds at your own pace and get a true sense of their scale and placement.

Many mounds here still display the keyhole shape characteristic of elite burials from this era. This distinctive form, visible from above, was reserved for people of the highest social standing.

GPS coordinates: 35.98742,140.54906

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16