Fukuoka

Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments

Kanakuma Ruins

Explore the Kanekuma Archaeological Site in Fukuoka, a nationally designated historic site featuring over 340 Yayoi period jar burials displayed in situ. Witness ancient human remains, shell bracelets from southern seas, and experience Japan's unique burial culture just minutes from Fukuoka Airport.

Yame Kofun Group (Noriba Kofun / Sekijinyama Kofun /

Explore the Yame Kofun Group in Fukuoka, Japan - home to 300 ancient burial mounds including the tomb of the legendary warrior Tsukushi no Kimi Iwai. Discover decorated tombs, stone warriors, and 1,500 years of history.

Urayama Kofun

Discover Urayama Kofun, a nationally designated historic site in Kurume, Fukuoka. This 5th-century scallop-shaped burial mound features a unique house-shaped sarcophagus with rare chokkomon line engravings and vermilion pigment — open for public viewing.

Shimobaba Kofun

Shimobaba Kofun in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a nationally designated historic site featuring a late 6th-century decorated burial mound. This circular tomb, approximately 42 meters in diameter, contains vivid wall paintings of concentric circles, continuous triangles, and boat motifs in red and blue pigments across nearly all interior surfaces. Remarkable haniwa clay figures, including a tattooed male and a sash-wearing female, add to its archaeological significance.

Tomoeda Tile Kiln Site

The Tomoeda Tile Kiln Ruins in Kōge Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, are a nationally designated historic site dating to the late 7th century and among the oldest kiln sites in Kyushu. With a remarkably preserved 17-step firing chamber and excavated Silla and Baekje-style tiles, the site reveals ancient cultural ties between Japan and the Korean Peninsula.

Raizan Kamagoishi

Discover Raizan Kōgoishi, a nationally designated ancient mountain fortress hidden on the slopes of Mount Raizan in Itoshima, Fukuoka. Explore its stone rows, water gates, and the enduring mysteries of Japan's 7th-century coastal defense network.

Ainoshima Stone Tomb Group

Ae Government Office Ruins

Asakura Sue Ware Kiln Site, Oguma Kiln Site, Yamakuma Kiln

Ashikiyama Castle Ruins

Anagahayama Tomb

Ayatsuka Tomb

Ankokuji Coffin Grave Group

Antoku Otsuka Tomb

Andokudai Ruins

Ishizukayama Tomb

Itazuke Ruins

Edo Castle Ruins

Imajuku Burial Mounds (Marukumayama Burial Mound, Otsuka

Imayama Ruins