Kōbōyama Kofun, Matsumoto

Name: Kōbōyama Kofun
Address: Matsumoto, Japan

#5 among attractions in Matsumoto

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The Kōbōyama Kofun is a large kofun burial mound located in the Nakayama neighborhood of the city of Matsumoto, Nagano in the Chūbu region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1976. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°12'47"N, 137°58'58"E

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Kōbōyama Kofun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Matsumoto Castle, Matsumotodaira Football Stadium, Kaichi School, Japan Ukiyo-e Museum.

1.9 miNW
Prominent historical site with exhibits
Matsumoto Castle, Matsumoto
50 min walk • Matsumoto Castle, known as "Crow Castle" due to its striking black exterior, is a historic fortress nestled in the heart of the city of Matsumoto, Japan. This magnificent structure, with its origins dating back to the 16th century, is one of Japan's premier historic...
4.3 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Matsumotodaira Football Stadium, Matsumoto
111 min walk • Matsumotodaira Football Stadium, also known as Alwin, is a dynamic sporting venue nestled in the picturesque city of Matsumoto, Japan. This stadium serves as a hub for football enthusiasts and is primarily used for soccer matches, including the home games of Matsumoto...
2.3 miN
Education museum in a former school
Kaichi School, Matsumoto
58 min walk • The Kaichi School in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture was one of the first schools in Japan. It opened in a temporary building in May 1873, the year after the first major education reforms were introduced by the new Ministry of Education. The school moved to new premises in April 1876.
2.9 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, Matsumoto
75 min walk • The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum is a privately owned Japanese art museum in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture. It holds over 100,000 Japanese woodblock prints, regarded as the world's largest collection of this form of art.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Spa
Asama Onsen, Matsumoto
84 min walk • Asama Onsen is an onsen located in the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The Asama Hot Spring Center, also known as the Hot Plaza Hall, has a configuration typical of many Japanese onsen with separate areas for males and females; each area contains multiple indoor...
6.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Jōkyō Gimin Memorial Museum
163 min walk • The Jōkyō Gimin Memorial Museum is a museum dedicated to the Jōkyō Uprising that occurred in the Azumidaira area of Shinano Province of Japan in 1686. The uprising, also called the Kasuke Uprising, is portrayed by the museum to be a struggle for the right to life.
4 miNE
Dam
Lake Misuzu Dam, Matsumoto
102 min walk • Lake Misuzu Dam is a dam in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, completed in 1951.
1.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Ogasawara clan castle sites, Matsumoto
44 min walk • The Ogasawara clan castle sites were a number Sengoku period yamashiro-style Japanese castles located in what is now part of the city of Matsumoto, Nagano prefecture. These fortifications were built in the Muromachi period by the Ogasawara clan, who ruled the area at the time.
3 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Matsumoto City Gymnasium, Matsumoto
77 min walk • Matsumoto City Gymnasium is an indoor sporting arena located in Matsumoto, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 6,000 spectators. It was one of the host cities of the official 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championship. It also hosted some of the volleyball events at the 2007 FIVB Men's World Cup.
2.6 miN
Universities and schools
Shinshu University, Matsumoto
67 min walk • Shinshu University, abbreviated to Shindai, is a Japanese national university located in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As the only university in Japan bearing the name of a former Japanese province, it bears the name "Shinshu", and is firmly rooted in the many regions of Nagano Prefecture.
4 miW
Universities and schools
Matsumoto University, Matsumoto
103 min walk • Matsumoto University is a private university in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, established in 2002.