Sandenkanaya Kofun

Overview

The Sandenkanaya Kofun is a late Kofun-period burial mound in the town of Hodatsushimizu, Hakui District, Ishikawa Prefecture. Designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1982, it is today maintained together with the adjacent Ishizaka Nabeyama tomb group as the Sakura-no-Sato Kofun Park, a historic site where you can encounter ancient burial customs while enjoying the changing seasons.

Highlights

• ●A late Kofun-period tomb designated a National Historic Site
• ●An area explored together with the adjacent Ishizaka Nabeyama tombs
• ●A cherry-blossom spot developed as Sakura-no-Sato Kofun Park
• ●A place to touch the ancient history of Hodatsushimizu at Noto's gateway

History

The Sandenkanaya Kofun was built in the late Kofun period, telling of a powerful figure of antiquity laid to rest here at Hodatsushimizu, near the gateway to the Noto Peninsula. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1982 and has been preserved as a valuable cultural property. For details on the chamber structure and grave goods, please refer to on-site guidance and official sources.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Reach the kofun park in Hodatsushimizu by car
2. 2Tour the Sandenkanaya Kofun and learn about late Kofun burials
3. 3Also visit the adjacent Ishizaka Nabeyama tomb group
4. 4Stroll the grounds amid cherry blossoms or fresh greenery

Did you know?

💡 Rather than standing alone, the Sandenkanaya Kofun is maintained as a single park, the Sakura-no-Sato Kofun Park, together with the neighboring Ishizaka Nabeyama tomb group. A cherry-blossom landmark overlapping with an ancient historic site, it makes a walking spot unique to this town.

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