Historic sites in Okayama

Okayama Prefecture is home to a variety of heritage sites, including the ancient Ōbishima Site and the historic Bizen old kilns. These locations offer a glimpse into the region's long and diverse past.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 17 best

Ōbishima Site

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

An ancient ritual site with artifacts from Nara and Heian periods, important for understanding e...

Mantomi Todaiji Gayo Site

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient kilns that produced tiles for Nara's Great Buddha temple.

Nakayama Chausuyama Kofun

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, well-preserved, believed to be a prince's burial site.

Bizen old kilns

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient Bizen ware kilns, a National Historic Site preserving centuries of pottery tradi...

Tsushima Site

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an archaeological site spanning Japan's Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods.

Tsukumo Shell Mound

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Jomon-period shell mound, a National Historic Site with ancient human remains.

Kumayama ruins

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Kumayama, a Nara-period Buddhist ruin built on an ancient worship site.

Yata Ōtsuka Kofun

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mound with unique architecture and artifacts, offering a glimpse into Japan's pas...

Shōda-haiji Temple Ruins

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient temple ruins, a National Historic Site, revealing Nara period Buddhist architect...

Kadota Shell Mound

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient shell mound and settlement, offering a glimpse into Yayoi and Kamakura period...

Kuromiya Ōtsuka Tumuli

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient Yayoi burial mounds, offering a glimpse into Japan's early history.

Midoriyama Kofun Cluster

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including the largest stone chamber, on a scenic ridge.

Chisoku Kofun

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Chisoku Kofun is a unique scallop-shaped burial mound with ancient stone chambers.

Yatōjiyama Kofun

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

See a rare keyhole-shaped burial mound from Japan's ancient Kofun period.

Obosan Kofun

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century burial mound with a stone coffin in a historical park.

Kanakurayama Kofun

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 4th-5th century.

Washūzan Site

OKAYAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Washūzan Site is a Paleolithic archaeological site, significant for early stone tool discoveries...

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