Historic sites in Osaka

Osaka Prefecture is home to 64 heritage sites, including the Gobyo-Omotezuka kofun and Itasuke Kofun. Visitors can explore a rich collection of ancient burial mounds and other historical locations.

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

Gobyo-Omotezuka kofun

Gobyo-Omotezuka kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century scallop-shaped burial mound, a national historic site, now a public green...

Itasuke Kofun

Itasuke Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Itasuke Kofun is a large, keyhole-shaped burial mound, an important part of the Mozu Kofun Group...

Hazamiyama Kofun

Hazamiyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a keyhole-shaped burial mound, part of a World Heritage kofun group.

Buddaji Kofun

Buddaji Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a mid-7th century burial mound with a unique house-shaped stone coffin.

Bokeyama Kofun

Bokeyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a significant kofun group.

Guwashōbō Kofun

Guwashōbō Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a large, ancient circular burial mound with a moat in Daisen Park.

Ichisuka Kofun Cluster

Ichisuka Kofun Cluster

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

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

Shichikan'yama Kofun

Shichikan'yama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a reconstructed ancient burial mound, home to Japan's oldest stirrups.

Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun

Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See Japan's third-largest ancient burial mound, a World Heritage site.

Maruhoyama Kofun

Maruhoyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Maruhoyama Kofun is a 5th-century burial mound, part of a World Heritage Site.

Chin'ooka Kofun

Chin'ooka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient, keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site with unique artifacts.

Futagozuka Kofun

Futagozuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a unique 7th-century twin-mound burial site, a designated National Historic Site.

Imashirozuka Kofun

Imashirozuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Japan's largest 6th-century keyhole-shaped tumulus, believed to be an emperor's tomb.

Nakatsuyama Kofun

Nakatsuyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a massive ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Osamezuka Kofun

Osamezuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

A 5th-century scallop-shaped burial mound, part of a National Historic Site.

Komuroyama Kofun

Komuroyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

This keyhole-shaped tomb, once an orchard, offers clear views of Osaka from its tree-covered slo...

Haze Nisanzai Kofun

Haze Nisanzai Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a massive 5th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, part of a World Heritage site.

Tsukamawari Kofun

Tsukamawari Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a circular burial mound, part of a National Historic Site, with ancient artifacts.

Tsukaana Kofun

Tsukaana Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 7th-century kofun, an ancient tomb offering insights into Japan's past.

Hakayama Kofun

Hakayama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Hakayama Kofun is a large, keyhole-shaped burial mound with subsidiary tombs, indicating a power...

Ōtorizuka Kofun

Ōtorizuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a World Heritage site, showcasing ancient Jap...

Ōda Chausuyama Kofun

Ōda Chausuyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century imperial keyhole-shaped tumulus, Japan's 21st largest, with unique haniwa.

Ama Site

Ama Site

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Yayoi period moated settlement, significant for early cultural insights.

Yamada Takatsuka Kofun

Yamada Takatsuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mound of an empress and prince, with unique three-tiered construction.

Oka Misanzai Kofun

Oka Misanzai Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, keyhole-shaped imperial tomb from the 5th century, part of a World Heritage sit...

Minegazuka Kofun

Minegazuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

This keyhole-shaped burial mound offers insights into prehistoric Japan through extensive archae...

Shimaizumi Maruyama Kofun

Shimaizumi Maruyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 5th-century circular burial mound, part of a significant kofun group.

Ichinoyama Kofun

Ichinoyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a massive 5th-century keyhole-shaped imperial tomb, part of a World Heritage Site.

Tezukayama Kofun

Tezukayama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a keyhole-shaped ancient burial mound, one of Osaka's low mountains.

Okachiyama Kofun

Okachiyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a designated historical site in Osaka.

Gobyōyama Kofun

Gobyōyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Visit this keyhole-shaped tumulus, a National Historic Site, to see an ancient imperial tomb ref...

Shionjiyama Kofun

Shionjiyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 5th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant National Historic Site.

Kasuga Mukaiyama Kofun

Kasuga Mukaiyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 7th-century imperial mausoleum, Japan's first square kofun, surrounded by a moat.

Higashi Nara

Higashi Nara

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient archaeological site with a museum displaying rare bronze casting molds.

Matsuokayama Kofun

Matsuokayama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Matsuokayama Kofun is a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site.

Nagayama Kofun

Nagayama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century imperial keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a World Heritage site in Sakai City.

Ikegami-Sone Site

Ikegami-Sone Site

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Yayoi Period settlement, a hub for ancient trade and home to unique archaeologic...

Kawachi Ōtsukayama Kofun

Kawachi Ōtsukayama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Japan's fifth-largest ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, a significant imperial burial mound.

Tsudō-Shiroyama Kofun

Tsudō-Shiroyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

This ancient burial mound offers a park setting with flowers and unique, large bird haniwa figur...

Kaihōzuka Kofun

Kaihōzuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a rare circular burial mound from the 6th century with a unique stone chamber.

Tadeiyama Kofun

Tadeiyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a World Heritage site.

Shiragayama Kofun

Shiragayama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a massive 6th-century keyhole-shaped imperial tomb, a significant part of Japan's ancient hi...

Shikinzan Kofun

Shikinzan Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, Shikinzan Kofun, holds significant artifacts from early Japan.

Chausuyama Kofun

Chausuyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mound in a city park, notable for its history and unique shape.

Kannonzuka Kofun

Kannonzuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Kannonzuka Kofun is an ancient circular burial mound with a unique stone chamber, a National His...

Konda Gobyōyama Kofun

Konda Gobyōyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Japan's second largest ancient burial mound, a World Heritage site with a double moat.

Karusato Ōtsuka Kofun

Karusato Ōtsuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a keyhole-shaped kofun, part of a World Heritage site, believed to be Yamato Takeru's tomb.

Nagatsuka Kofun

Nagatsuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant National Historic Site.

Abuyama Kofun

Abuyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a unique kofun burial site, possibly of Fujiwara no Kamatari, with rare preserved remain...

Takaya Tsukiyama Kofun

Takaya Tsukiyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient imperial tomb, part of a UNESCO site, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Kurohimeyama Kofun

Kurohimeyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See Japan's largest collection of excavated armor at this 5th-century burial mound.

Shinchi Haniwa Production Site

Shinchi Haniwa Production Site

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century haniwa factory ruin, revealing ancient Japanese burial mound culture.

Atagozuka Kofun

Atagozuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 6th-century burial mound with an impressive stone chamber and excavated artifact...

Hirugami Kurumazuka Kofun

Hirugami Kurumazuka Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, linked to a famous legend.

Kitsuneyama Kofun

Kitsuneyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a 5th-century circular burial mound, part of a larger ancient tomb complex.

Magodayūyama Kofun

Magodayūyama Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

See a keyhole-shaped tumulus, part of a World Heritage site, offering a glimpse into ancient Jap...

Furuichi Kofun Cluster

Furuichi Kofun Cluster

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

The Furuichi Kofun Cluster is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient burial mounds, including...

Mozu Tombs

Mozu Tombs

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including giant keyhole tombs, designated as a World Heritage sit...

Eifukuji Kita Kofun

Eifukuji Kita Kofun

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Visit this ancient burial mound, the tomb of Prince Shotoku, for its historical significance.

Hōenzaka Site

Hōenzaka Site

OSAKA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a reconstructed 5th-century warehouse complex, a National Historic Site within the Osaka...

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