Ōyasuba Historic Park

Ōyasuba Historic Park is an archaeological site in Kōriyama featuring five burial mounds from the early to middle Kofun period. The mounds sit within a forested landscape and showcase the monumental design traditions of ancient Japanese funerary architecture.

The site dates to the Kofun period, an era marked by large burial mounds for the elite class. The principal mound received designation as a National Historic Site in 2000, affirming its importance to Japanese archaeology.

The site reveals how people in the Kofun period honored their dead and what objects held meaning in their society. Walking through the park, you can see how the burial practices shaped the landscape and reflected the values of ancient communities.

The site is accessible within a short walk from the Kanaya bus stop, making it easy to reach from town. The paths around the mounds are clear and navigable, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace.

The principal mound displays a distinctive zenpō-kōhō-fun shape with three tiers at the rear and two at the front. This asymmetrical design was characteristic of high-ranking burials during the Kofun period.

Location: Kōriyama

Official opening: April 4, 2009

Website: http://bunka-manabi.sakura.ne.jp/oyasuba

GPS coordinates: 37.35611,140.40250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40