Kiyotosaku Cave Tombs, Futaba

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Kiyotosaku Cave Tombs is an archaeological site containing numerous Kofun period Corridor-type kofun located in what is now part of the town of Futaba, Fukushima in the southern Tōhoku region of Japan. It is significant in that it is tomb No.76 is a highly decorated kofun with geometric patterns, human figures and animals painted in red on the walls of the burial chamber. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1968. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°26'31"N, 141°0'17"E

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Kiyotosaku Cave Tombs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Urajiri Shell Mound, Futaba District, Ōkuma, Namie.

5.6 miN
Archaeological site
Urajiri Shell Mound
142 min walk • The Urajiri Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Odaka area of the city of Minamisōma, Fukushima Prefecture, in the southern Tōhoku region of northern Japan containing an early Jōmon period shell midden. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2006 by the Japanese government.
~1980 ftN
Neighbourhood
Futaba District, Futaba
10 min walk • Futaba is a district located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the district has a population of 72,822, which fell to 7,338 in 2015, and a density of 8.5 persons per km². The total area is 865.12 km².
2.8 miSW
Town
Ōkuma
73 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Ōkuma is also home to a number of cultural landmarks and historical sites. Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient Ōkuma Castle, which dates back to the Edo period and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
3.6 miN
Town
Namie
93 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Namie is the Namie Amusement Park, which was abandoned after the nuclear disaster and has since been reclaimed by nature. The eerie yet captivating sight of the overgrown rollercoasters and Ferris wheel is a powerful reminder of the...

Kiyotosaku Cave Tombs, Futaba

Facts and practical information

Kiyotosaku Cave Tombs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Urajiri Shell Mound

Futaba District, Futaba

Ōkuma

Namie