Historic sites in Niigata

Niigata Prefecture has several heritage sites, including the Furutsu Hachimanyama Site and the Miyaguchi Kofun Group. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's ancient past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 10 best

Okuyama shōjōkan

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore medieval manor ruins and castle sites, designated as a National Historic Site.

Furutsu Hachimanyama Site

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient highland settlement and burial mounds from Japan's Yayoi and Kofun periods.

Miyaguchi Kofun Group

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the 6th-7th centuries, a National Historic Site with unique a...

Mizushina Kofun Group

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds and stone chambers at this National Historic Site.

Okinohara Site

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 4,000-year-old Jomon village site and its unique pottery.

Sasayama Site

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Jomon and medieval history at this unique archaeological site, home to National Treasure...

Umataka-Sanjūinaba Site

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Jomon-period village site and its unique flame-type pottery, offering a glimpse into a...

Fujihashi Site

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a significant Jomon-era settlement with reconstructed dwellings and ancient artifacts.

Muroya Cave

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Jomon period cave site with important artifacts, offering a glimpse into ancient life.

Hida Sites

NIIGATA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Hida Sites, a large highland settlement with pit dwellings from Japan's early Kofun peri...

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