Historic sites in Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture is home to 24 heritage sites, including the Ōmachi Shakadō Pass Site and Hisagozuka Kofun. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's past.

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

Ōmachi Shakadō Pass Site

Ōmachi Shakadō Pass Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an archaeological site with unique cave tombs, revealing medieval Kamakura's religious l...

Akada Burial Mounds

Akada Burial Mounds

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a replica ancient tomb and learn about early Japanese burial practices.

Saifuku-ji Kofun

Saifuku-ji Kofun

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

See an ancient burial mound from the 5th-6th century, with unique Haniwa figures.

Akada No. 2 Burial Mound

Akada No. 2 Burial Mound

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

See a life-size replica of an ancient burial mound and its excavated treasures.

Yōkokuji-Yato ōketsu-gun

Yōkokuji-Yato ōketsu-gun

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient horizontal tombs, a significant historical site in Oiso Hills.

Osarubatake no Ōkirigishi

Osarubatake no Ōkirigishi

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 14th-century quarry cliff, part of a historic pass, with a legend of Nichiren.

Hisagozuka Kofun

Hisagozuka Kofun

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Ebina's largest ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, offering a glimpse into Japan's ear...

Katsusaka Arukayato Site

Katsusaka Arukayato Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

An ancient ritual site with unearthed artifacts, offering a glimpse into early Japanese history.

Kawawafuji

Kawawafuji

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Kawawafuji is a reconstructed Edo-Meiji era Mount Fuji replica, offering a unique historical and...

Hiyoshidai Archaeological Sites

Hiyoshidai Archaeological Sites

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds and wartime shelters at this unique archaeological site.

Nakazato Archaeological Site

Nakazato Archaeological Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an early Yayoi period settlement with numerous pit dwellings and important artifacts.

Katsusaka Site

Katsusaka Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon period settlement and its unique pottery, a designated National Historic S...

Hōjō-shi Tokiwa-tei ato

Hōjō-shi Tokiwa-tei ato

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the excavated remains of a Kamakura period samurai residence, a national cultural proper...

Jitōyama Kofun

Jitōyama Kofun

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century keyhole-shaped tomb, remarkably preserved despite modern highway construct...

Ōtsuka-Saikachido Site

Ōtsuka-Saikachido Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a restored Yayoi-period moated settlement and burial ground, a designated National Histo...

Ichigao Kofun Group

Ichigao Kofun Group

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the 6th and 7th centuries, offering a glimpse into early Japa...

Kanzaki Site

Kanzaki Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 2nd-century Yayoi period village, a National Historic Site with excavated artifacts an...

Inarimae Kofun Group

Inarimae Kofun Group

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the Kofun period, a designated historic site.

Ekoda Cave Tomb Cluster

Ekoda Cave Tomb Cluster

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient cave tombs in Yokohama, offering a glimpse into 7th-century burial practices.

Chōjahara Ruins

Chōjahara Ruins

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Choujahara Site: an ancient district office, now a park, with artifacts at the Yokohama History...

Karuizawa Kofun

Karuizawa Kofun

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the lost site of a 7th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound in Yokohama.

Santonodai Site

Santonodai Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient archaeological site with reconstructed dwellings and a museum.

Kamakura

Kamakura

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Kamakura is a historic coastal city, once Japan's capital, offering ancient sites and scenic vie...

Shōmyōji Shell Mound

Shōmyōji Shell Mound

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Late Jomon period shell mound and settlement site with unique pottery.

Motomachi Shell Mound

Motomachi Shell Mound

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Motomachi Shell Mound: a significant Jomon period archaeological site in Yokohama.

Morooka Shell Mound

Morooka Shell Mound

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient Jomon-period shell mound, a designated historic site and natural monument.

Kawajiri Stone Age Site

Kawajiri Stone Age Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a vast archaeological site showcasing Japan's ancient history from Paleolithic to Heian...

Kasedai Kofun Cluster

Kasedai Kofun Cluster

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including Kawasaki's largest keyhole tomb, offering a glimpse int...

Kamigo Fukada Site

Kamigo Fukada Site

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient iron-making site, the only one of its kind in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Sakuradote Kofun

Sakuradote Kofun

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the 6th-8th centuries, offering a glimpse into Japan's early...

Hiyoshidai Underground Bunker

Hiyoshidai Underground Bunker

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a preserved World War II Imperial Japanese Navy bunker, offering a glimpse into wartime...

Miyanomae Tunnel Tomb Cluster

Miyanomae Tunnel Tomb Cluster

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient tunnel tombs, including unique 'Kamakura-style' designs, within a peaceful citiz...

Matsugasaki Cave Tomb Cluster

Matsugasaki Cave Tomb Cluster

KANAGAWA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient Kamakura-style cave tombs, a unique glimpse into Japan's Kofun and Nara periods.

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