Deciphering Decorated Tumuli: Journey to the Nationally Designated Historic Site Yakata Kofun Cluster
Japanese name:装飾古墳を読み解く 国指定史跡｢屋形古墳群｣へ
📅 Sat, Dec 5, 2026
About this event
This event tours the Nationally Designated Historic Site "Yakata Kofun Cluster" located in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Spread across the Mino Mountain Range, this cluster of burial mounds includes 4 extremely rare decorated tumuli in Japan (Mezurashizuka Kofun, Haru Kofun, Torifunezuka Kofun, and Furuhata Kofun), preserved in a straight line extending approximately 430 meters. Based at the guidance facility, the event deeply deciphers the history, culture, and meaning embedded within these decorated tumuli. It will be an opportunity to touch precious historical heritage and experience the romance of ancient times.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Yakata Kofun Cluster Guidance Plaza
638-1 Yoshiimachi Tominaga, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1333
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