Historic sites in Gifu

Gifu Prefecture has 14 heritage sites, from Kōtōgeguchi Kofun to Enku's Burial Mound. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's past.

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

Kōtōgeguchi Kofun

Kōtōgeguchi Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in Hida, featuring a massive stone chamber.

Fukoujiduka Kofun

Fukoujiduka Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century circular burial mound with a unique stone chamber and ancient artifacts.

Enku's Burial Mound

Enku's Burial Mound

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Visit this historic mound to learn about Enku, a prolific Edo period monk.

Bōnotsuka Kofun

Bōnotsuka Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site, revealing ancient J...

Tengudani iseki

Tengudani iseki

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient kilns and burial mounds at a significant pottery production site.

Mirokuji kanga ruins

Mirokuji kanga ruins

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient government office ruins from the Nara and Heian periods.

Mirokuji Nishi Ruins

Mirokuji Nishi Ruins

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

An ancient ritual site with excavated artifacts, offering a glimpse into Nara period life.

Hiruiōzuka Kofun

Hiruiōzuka Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Gifu's largest keyhole-shaped kofun, a 4th-century burial mound with historical signific...

Jirōbee-zuka No. 1 Kofun

Jirōbee-zuka No. 1 Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Jirobee-zuka No. 1 Kofun is a late 7th-century tomb mound with unique stone chambers.

Robata Ruins

Robata Ruins

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a recreated Jomon settlement with pit dwellings and ancient artifacts, offering a glimps...

Kumano Kofun

Kumano Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 7th-century burial mound, the Kumano Kofun, to see an ancient stone chamber and learn...

Kotozuka Kofun

Kotozuka Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 5th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant national historic site.

No Kofun Cluster

No Kofun Cluster

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

No Kofun Cluster is an ancient burial ground with 5th-6th century tumuli and artifacts.

Nagatsuka Kofun

Nagatsuka Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Nagatsuka Kofun, a large 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound and National Historic S...

Sumiyaki Kofun

Sumiyaki Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Sumiyaki Kofun is a 7th-century burial mound with a unique multi-chambered stone interior.

Fuitō Ōzuka Kofun

Fuitō Ōzuka Kofun

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

A 5th-century burial mound in Takayama, revealing ancient artifacts and burial practices.

Tarui Ichirizuka

Tarui Ichirizuka

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

See a 400-year-old road marker, a national historic site, with ties to samurai history.

Mino Kokufu

Mino Kokufu

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the ruins of an 8th-century provincial capital, a significant National Historic Site.

Dōnosora Site

Dōnosora Site

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a well-preserved Jomon period settlement ruin, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese...

Akahogi Tile Kiln Site

Akahogi Tile Kiln Site

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient kilns that produced tiles for a historic temple in Takayama.

Oibora-Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site

Oibora-Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient kiln sites where Sue ware pottery was made for Japan's capitals.

Motoyashiki Pottery Kiln Site

Motoyashiki Pottery Kiln Site

GIFU · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Japan's oldest multi-chamber climbing kiln and learn about early Edo period pottery.

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