Historic sites in Saitama

Nakanoyama Kofun and Yoshimi Hundred Caves are among Saitama Prefecture's 20 heritage sites. These sites offer a look into ancient Japanese history.

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

Nakanoyama Kofun

Nakanoyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Nakanoyama Kofun, a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound with a double moat.

Maruhakayama Kofun

Maruhakayama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Japan's largest circular burial mound, offering history and cherry blossoms, worth an hour.

Gyōda Futagoyama Kofun

Gyōda Futagoyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Saitama's largest ancient burial mound, a keyhole-shaped kofun with unique haniwa.

Hachiman-yama Kofun

Hachiman-yama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 7th-century burial mound with an exposed stone chamber.

Yoshimi Hundred Caves

Yoshimi Hundred Caves

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient tombs, wartime tunnels, and glowing moss offer a unique historical and natural experienc...

Wadō Site

Wadō Site

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Japan's first copper discovery site, where the Wadō era and first currency originated.

Okubo Kofun Group

Okubo Kofun Group

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mounds, some unique, offer a glimpse into early Japanese history.

Tennoyamazuka Kofun

Tennoyamazuka Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant historical site in Saitama.

Okunoyama Kofun

Okunoyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, part of a National Special Historic Site.

Atagoyama Kofun

Atagoyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, part of a National Special Historic Site.

Tobaguchiyama Kofun

Tobaguchiyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the remnants of a 7th-century burial mound, once part of the Saitama Kofun Group.

Sengenzuka Kofun

Sengenzuka Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Sengenzuka Kofun is an ancient circular burial mound with a shrine, offering a glimpse into 7th-...

Kawarazuka Kofun

Kawarazuka Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, part of a National Special Historic Sit...

Shinpukuji Shell Mound

Shinpukuji Shell Mound

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon-era shell mound and peat layer, a National Historic Site.

Shinmei Shell Mound

Shinmei Shell Mound

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon-era shell mound, a designated National Historic Site, revealing ancient li...

Wakamiya-Hachiman Kofun

Wakamiya-Hachiman Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6th-century circular burial mound with a unique stone chamber and a shrine on top.

Mitakata Site

Mitakata Site

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Kofun-period settlement site and its artifacts, offering a glimpse into ancient life.

Teppōyama Kofun

Teppōyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb with a rare triple moat.

Banbaomuroyama Archaeological Site

Banbaomuroyama Archaeological Site

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon period settlement site and excavated artifacts near Higashi-Urawa Station.

Kuroiwa Burial Caves

Kuroiwa Burial Caves

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial caves from the Kofun period, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.

Hōfun Ōtsuka Kofun

Hōfun Ōtsuka Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Hōfun Ōtsuka Kofun is a rare square tumulus, a historic site worth seeing for its ancient form.

Senba Kofun Cluster

Senba Kofun Cluster

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds from the Kofun period, offering a glimpse into early Japanese hist...

Nohara Burial Mounds

Nohara Burial Mounds

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including a keyhole-shaped tumulus, at this Saitama Prefecture hi...

Mizuko Shell Mound

Mizuko Shell Mound

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 6000-year-old Jomon shell mound and reconstructed dwellings, a National Historic Site.

Koma Village Stone Age Dwelling Site

Koma Village Stone Age Dwelling Site

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Saitama's first excavated Jomon pit dwelling site, a designated National Historic Site.

Sakitama Kofun Cluster

Sakitama Kofun Cluster

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, including one with a gold-inlaid sword, at this National Special...

Inariyama Kofun

Inariyama Kofun

SAITAMA · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 5th-century keyhole-shaped tumulus, a National Historic Site with excavated National T...

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