Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum

An interesting visit if you are interested in Japanese ancient history

The Decorated Tumulus Museum opened in the early 1990's, the museum building being designed by one of Japan's most famous architects: Tadeo Ando. Designed in the shape of a keyhole it is set on the Iw...

Decorative ancient tomb see たかった

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I went there for the first time. The event was canceled due to the influence of Corona, and it was a pity that the hall was almost a replica. The tour of the real tumulus was also canceled thanks to Corona.

Adults and children can enjoy it.

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It's a replica exhibition, but you can enjoy it. The screening of the museum's original, which seems to have been taken a long time ago, was unexpectedly interesting in many ways.

Decoration of ancient tombs open

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The decorative tumulus building in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture is unique. Is it associated with the word tumulus? Many ancient historical heritage is left in the Kikuchi River Basin, and there is a front and rear burial mound. In addition, there are also Yokoana Kofun tumulus clusters. Moreover, it may be on the roadside, so I was surprised to know that many of them were around 400 to 600 years. Two open events are held once a year for the tumulus cluster. Kiku ...

Because it is a prefectural, it has a solid exhibition

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It is located in a place where there are few houses around, but it is close to National Highway 3, which is a main road, and I don't think it will be a big amount even if you take a taxi from a nearby bus stop. The former 々 was built during the Kao Town period before the merger, but since it is Kumamoto Prefecture, it is a fulfilling facility designed by Tadao Ando. Excavated from the 々 era is on display. There are several exhibits that reproduce the interior of the decorated tumulus, which is often found in Kumamoto. Studying such things in photos is also important ...