Historic sites in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture is home to 15 significant heritage sites. Visitors can explore ancient burial mounds like the Ajiyoshi Futagoyama Kofun and the Shidami Kofun group.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Ippommatsu Kofun

Ippommatsu Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

See a 5th-century burial mound, once keyhole-shaped, now a circular hill.

Irago Tōdai-ji Tile Kiln ruins

Irago Tōdai-ji Tile Kiln ruins

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore medieval kiln ruins that fired tiles for Todai-ji Temple's reconstruction.

Minamiyama No. 8 and 9-A–D Kilns

Minamiyama No. 8 and 9-A–D Kilns

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient anagama kilns, offering a glimpse into Japan's medieval pottery production.

Minamiyama old kilns

Minamiyama old kilns

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient kiln ruins, offering a glimpse into early Seto ware history.

Yoshigo Shell Mound

Yoshigo Shell Mound

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a significant archaeological site with Jomon human remains and artifacts.

Ajiyoshi Futagoyama Kofun

Ajiyoshi Futagoyama Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound and its excavated artifacts.

Ōarako Old Kiln ruins

Ōarako Old Kiln ruins

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient climbing kilns and pottery fragments at this National Historic Site.

Ōdome Arako Burial Mound

Ōdome Arako Burial Mound

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

See a reconstructed 7th-century burial mound with a unique stone chamber.

Komaki Ikeda Archaeological Site

Komaki Ikeda Archaeological Site

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the ruins of a 16th-century castle town, once home to Oda Nobunaga.

Hirokute No. 30 Kiln Site

Hirokute No. 30 Kiln Site

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

See Japan's oldest ash-glazed pottery kiln, dating to the late 10th century.

Shidami Kofun group

Shidami Kofun group

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, a unique glimpse into Japan's 4th-7th century history.

Shidami Ōtsuka Kofun

Shidami Ōtsuka Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb mound, a national historic site near Nagoya.

Asahi Site

Asahi Site

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Japan's largest moated Yayoi settlement, an archaeological site spanning millennia.

Higashinomiya Kofun

Higashinomiya Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 4th-century keyhole-shaped tomb, a National Historic Site with important artifacts.

Nekojima Site

Nekojima Site

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an archaeological site spanning from the Jomon to medieval periods, revealing ancient Ja...

Miharashidai Site

Miharashidai Site

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an archaeological site and museum showcasing 20,000 years of history in Nagoya.

Aotsuka Kofun

Aotsuka Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, now a historic park.

Takakura Ruins

Takakura Ruins

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an archaeological site spanning from the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.

Kaigarayama Shell Mound

Kaigarayama Shell Mound

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a vast ancient settlement with a significant shell mound and important artifacts.

Owaribe-jinja Shrine

Owaribe-jinja Shrine

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mounds and a shrine on a mountaintop, offering a glimpse into early Japanese hist...

Hachimanyama Kofun

Hachimanyama Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mound in a city park, a national historic site with unique history.

Myōkanji Kofun

Myōkanji Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century keyhole-shaped tomb mound within temple grounds, a short walk from Inuyama...

Jōhōji Kofun

Jōhōji Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 7th-century burial mound with a visible stone chamber and a Benten-do hall.

Hachiko Kofun

Hachiko Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Hachiko Kofun is an ancient burial mound with a unique shape, offering a glimpse into Japan's pa...

JDS Oyashio

JDS Oyashio

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

See the anchor and propeller of Japan's first post-war submarine.

Danpusan Kofun

Danpusan Kofun

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Aichi's largest ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, a National Historic Site within Atsuta Jing...

Fudakake Pine Tree

Fudakake Pine Tree

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

See the fourth generation of a historic pine tree with a mysterious origin story.

Konagasō Pottery Kiln ruins

Konagasō Pottery Kiln ruins

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the preserved remains of a historic pottery kiln, a national historic site in Seto City.

Susenoja cave

Susenoja cave

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 70-meter deep limestone cave, a rare Jomon period dwelling site.

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