Historic sites in Yamanashi

Ubazuka Kofun and Kai Chōshizuka Kofun are among the heritage sites in Yamanashi Prefecture. These locations offer a look into ancient Japanese history.

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

Ubazuka Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Ubazuka Kofun is a large ancient burial mound with Yamanashi's biggest stone chamber, built arou...

Mount Tengu

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Tenguyama offers a scenic hike to a historic burial mound with city views.

Ōmaruyama Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Ōmaruyama Kofun, an ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, for a glimpse into early Japanese histo...

Oka Choshizuka Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a designated historic site in Yamanashi...

Monomizuka Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Monomizuka Kofun is a keyhole-shaped tomb mound offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese burial...

Kai Chōshizuka Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Yamanashi's largest ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site from t...

Ryūzuka Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Ryūzuka Kofun is a 5th-century burial mound with unique construction, offering a glimpse into an...

Kyōzuka Kofun

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Kyōzuka Kofun is a rare octagonal burial mound, a significant historical site from the 7th centu...

Kinsei ruins

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Kinsei ruins, a National Historic Site with Jomon and medieval remains.

Umenoki ruins

YAMANASHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon-era circular village, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese life.

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