Nakayama Chausuyama Kofun
A ancient tomb in Okayama — vast tombs of ancient rulers.
Overview
Nakayama Chausuyama Kofun is a keyhole-shaped (zenpo-koen-fun) burial mound in Kibitsu, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. Administered by the Imperial Household Agency as the 'Tomb of Okibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto,' it lets you visit an ancient mound resting quietly in the hills of Kibitsu.
Highlights
- ●The solemn presence of a tomb designated for Okibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto by the Imperial Household Agency
- ●The distinctive keyhole shape of the burial mound
- ●The quiet woods spreading across the hills of Kibitsu
- ●A historic setting that inspires reflection on ancient Kibi
History
The actual person buried here is not known, but the Imperial Household Agency has designated it as the tomb of Okibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto, a prince of the seventh emperor, Korei. Its keyhole shape evokes the history of the ancient Kibi region.
Access
It is located in Kibitsu, Kita Ward, Okayama City, set among the hills of Kibitsu. As an imperial tomb, entry requires care, so check a map or official information for routes and the areas open to visitors.
Best season
Autumn, when the trees turn color, and spring, with its pleasant dappled sunlight, are recommended. Visiting in the morning, when the quiet is most pronounced, lets you sense a solemn atmosphere.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head into the hills of Kibitsu and stand at the entrance to the tomb
- 2View the keyhole-shaped mound from the outside
- 3Take in the atmosphere of the quiet woods surrounding the tomb
- 4Continue a walk through the history of ancient Kibi in the surrounding Kibitsu area
Did you know?
💡 It is designated by the Imperial Household Agency as the tomb of Okibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto, while the person actually buried here remains unknown to this day.
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