Historic sites in Chiba

Chiba Prefecture has 24 heritage sites, including the Inonagawari Site and Yamazaki Shell Mound. These sites offer a look into Japan's past.

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

Inonagawari Site

Inonagawari Site

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a significant Jomon period archaeological site with unique artificial mounds.

Yamazaki Shell Mound

Yamazaki Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, horseshoe-shaped shell mound from Japan's prehistoric Jomon period.

Kamifukuda Iwaya Kofun

Kamifukuda Iwaya Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a rare 7th-century square tomb with a unique T-shaped stone chamber.

Miso Iwaya Kofun

Miso Iwaya Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 7th-century burial mound, a National Historic Site, showcasing ancient Japanese...

Akedo Burial Mound

Akedo Burial Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mound with exposed stone coffins, offering a glimpse into 6th-century Japan.

Sannowakeme Otsukayama Kofun

Sannowakeme Otsukayama Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 5th century, a significant local historic site.

Sanjōzuka Kofun

Sanjōzuka Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant National Historic Site.

Dairizuka Kofun

Dairizuka Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Chiba's largest ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, a National Historic Site with rare artifact...

Dairizuka Kofun Cluster

Dairizuka Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including the largest in Southern Kanto, dating from the 5th to 7...

Kasori Shell Mound

Kasori Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore one of Japan's largest Jomon-era shell mounds and its associated museum.

Horinouchi Shell Mound

Horinouchi Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Horinouchi Shell Mound, a significant Jomon period circular settlement and National Hist...

Anesaki Futago-zuka Kofun

Anesaki Futago-zuka Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 5th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a designated historic site in Chiba Pre...

Anesaki Tenjin-yama Kofun

Anesaki Tenjin-yama Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Chiba's largest early keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 4th century.

Ubayama Shell Mound

Ubayama Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Jomon-era shell mound and settlement, offering a glimpse into ancient life.

Gozenkizuka Tumulus

Gozenkizuka Tumulus

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Gozekizuka Kofun is a large 6th-century keyhole-shaped tomb, a significant Chiba historic site.

Soya Shell Mound

Soya Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Japan's largest horseshoe-shaped shell mound, a significant Jomon period archaeological...

Kawarazuka kofun

Kawarazuka kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient circular burial mounds, including one built atop a Jomon shell mound.

Hōōzuka Kofun

Hōōzuka Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound with unique haniwa and a stone chamber.

Kotehashi Shell Mound

Kotehashi Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, horseshoe-shaped Jomon period settlement, a designated National Historic Site.

Inaridai No. 1 Kofun

Inaridai No. 1 Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century burial mound of two warriors and their grave goods.

Inaridai Kofun Cluster

Inaridai Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the 4th to 7th centuries, including a restored kofun.

Shibayama Kofun Cluster

Shibayama Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds and unique haniwa figures at this National Historic Site.

Arami Shell Mound

Arami Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Arami Shell Mound is a significant Jomon period site, offering insights into ancient Japanese li...

Kinreizuka Kofun

Kinreizuka Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Kinreizuka Kofun is a rare, late-period keyhole-shaped burial mound with important artifacts.

Tobinodai Shell Mound

Tobinodai Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient Jomon-period shell mound and museum, revealing early Japanese life.

Saginuma Kofun Cluster

Saginuma Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including a keyhole-shaped tumulus and a preserved stone coffin.

Ryūgakuji Kofun Cluster

Ryūgakuji Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large cluster of ancient burial mounds, including Japan's second-largest square tumulu...

Ryūkakuji Iwaya Kofun

Ryūkakuji Iwaya Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient square tomb with unique shell fossil stone chambers.

Guhōji kofun

Guhōji kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Guhōji kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 6th-7th century, part of the Kōnodai kofu...

Namiki Kofun

Namiki Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound with a shrine on top, near Keisei-Sakura Station.

Anesaki Kofun Cluster

Anesaki Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including keyhole-shaped tombs, from 4th to 7th century Japan.

Arayashiki Shell Mound

Arayashiki Shell Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a significant Jomon period shell mound and village site, offering a glimpse into ancient...

Gōdo Kofun Cluster

Gōdo Kofun Cluster

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds and artifacts from early Japan at this historic cluster.

Sumikomorida kofun

Sumikomorida kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Sumikomorida kofun is an ancient tomb, offering a glimpse into Japan's early history.

Nagara Ruins

Nagara Ruins

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient cave tombs from the 7th-8th century, a designated National Historic Site.

Araku Kofun

Araku Kofun

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 7th-century square tomb with a unique stone chamber, revealing ancient burial practice...

Ōderayama Cave Site

Ōderayama Cave Site

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient marine cave site with unique boat burials and well-preserved artifacts.

Yamanosaki Hyōtanzuka Burial Mound

Yamanosaki Hyōtanzuka Burial Mound

CHIBA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, once part of a 'husband and wife' tumuli pair...

Historic sites elsewhere

See everything by prefecture and type