Historic sites in Hyōgo

Hyōgo prefecture has 17 heritage sites, including Maiko Battery Site and Nakayamasoen Kofun. These sites offer a look into the region's past.

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

Maiko Battery Site

Maiko Battery Site

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a unique 19th-century coastal fort, a national historic site with impressive stone archi...

Nakayamasoen Kofun

Nakayamasoen Kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

See a rare 7th-century octagonal tomb, a designated National Historic Site.

Gossakaito

Gossakaito

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Gossakaito is a significant Yayoi-period ironware production site, offering a glimpse into ancie...

Egenoyama Site

Egenoyama Site

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a significant Yayoi period settlement ruin with diverse archaeological findings.

Miyayama Kofun Group

Miyayama Kofun Group

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds and settlement ruins from Japan's early periods.

Shōfuku-ji Burial Mound

Shōfuku-ji Burial Mound

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped tomb of a local chief, a designated historic site.

Hioka Goryo Kofun

Hioka Goryo Kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, possibly of an empress, offering a glimpse into 4th-century Japan.

Tamaoka Kofun Cluster

Tamaoka Kofun Cluster

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including Hyogo's sixth-largest, at this historic park.

Tano Site

Tano Site

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Tano Site, a National Historic Site, to see Yayoi period ruins and artifacts.

Ishi-no-Hōden

Ishi-no-Hōden

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

This megalithic monument, one of Japan's three wonders, appears to float and has a mysterious or...

Nakasujiyamate-Higashi Kofun Group

Nakasujiyamate-Higashi Kofun Group

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient circular burial mounds from the 6th century, including one with a rare double-ch...

Nakasuji Yamate Higashi No. 2 Burial Mound

Nakasuji Yamate Higashi No. 2 Burial Mound

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including one with a rare double-chamber structure and excavated...

Gongenyama Kofun

Gongenyama Kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 7th-century burial mound with an impressive stone chamber in Himeji.

Goshikizuka kofun

Goshikizuka kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in Hyogo, free to visit and a National Historic Site.

Gogazuka Kofun

Gogazuka Kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient scallop-shaped burial mound with a shrine on top, a short walk from Inano Station.

Kamo Site

Kamo Site

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Kamo Site is a large Yayoi period moated settlement, a National Historic Site with important arc...

Nishiyama Kita Kofun

Nishiyama Kita Kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Nishiyama Kita Kofun, Awaji Island's largest ancient stone burial chamber, a significant...

Dōnaka Kofun Group

Dōnaka Kofun Group

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient 6th-century burial mounds, including keyhole and circular kofun with stone chamb...

The Mound of Prince Abo

The Mound of Prince Abo

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 4th-century burial mound, possibly Prince Abo's tomb, offering a glimpse into ancient...

Shiramizu Hisagozuka Kofun

Shiramizu Hisagozuka Kofun

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant historical site in Kobe.

Fujie Bessho Ruins

Fujie Bessho Ruins

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient ritual site with a unique well and artifacts spanning millennia.

Nusazuka Burial Mound

Nusazuka Burial Mound

HYōGO · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Akashi's largest ancient circular burial mound, a significant historical site with uniqu...

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