Akōbō Kofun Cluster

#1233 among destinations in Japan

Archaeological site

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The Akōbō Kofun group is a large group of circular kofun burial mounds located in the town of Oirase, in Kamikita District of Aomori Prefecture in the far northern Tōhoku region of Japan. It has protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since July 29, 2007. ()

Local name: 阿光坊古墳群 Coordinates: 40°36'34"N, 141°22'34"E

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Akōbō Kofun Cluster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chōshichiyachi Shell Mound, Oirase, Gonohe.

5.1 miSE
Archaeological site
Chōshichiyachi Shell Mound
129 min walk • The Chōshichiyachi Shell Midden is an archaeological site in what is now part of the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan, with an initial Jōmon period shell midden. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1981 by the Japanese government.
1.8 miNE
Town
Oirase
45 min walk • Oirase is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 March 2020, the town had an estimated population of 25,149, and a population density of 350 persons per km², in 10,423 households. The total area of the town is 71.96 square kilometres.
6.5 miSW
Town
Gonohe
166 min walk • Gonohe is a town located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 April 2020, the town had an estimated population of 16,880, and a population density of 95 persons per km² in 7,006 households. The total area of the town is 177.67 square kilometres.