Zuiryūsan, Historic cemetery in Hitachiota, Japan
The Zuiryūsan cemetery spans across 360 meters east to west and 500 meters north to south on the southern slopes of Kunimiyama mountain.
Founded in 1661 by Tokugawa Mitsukuni, this burial ground holds 119 graves from the Edo Period, including members of the Mito Tokugawa clan and three cadet houses.
The cemetery reflects Confucian funeral practices, as specified by Tokugawa Mitsukuni, with gravestones featuring distinct designs and dragon-shaped bases without religious elements.
Located at a 15-minute drive from Hitachi-Ōta Station on the JR East Suigun Line, the cemetery remains private and opens only during selected periods.
Among those buried here is Zhu Zhiyu, a Ming dynasty scholar and political refugee who served as an advisor to Tokugawa Mitsukuni.
Location: Hitachiota
Inception: 1661
Founders: Tokugawa Mitsukuni
Website: http://tokugawa.gr.jp/en/zuiryuzan
GPS coordinates: 36.57264,140.52944
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:22
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