Osaka

Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments

Yoshibe Tile Kiln Site

Discover the Kishibe Tile Kiln Site, Japan's only known kiln that supplied tiles for the original Heian Palace construction in 794. Explore ancient green-glazed tile production and imperial craftsmanship in Suita, Osaka.

Abuyama Tomb

Discover Abuyama Kofun, a National Historic Site in Takatsuki, Osaka, where an extraordinary 7th-century burial mound may contain the remains of Fujiwara no Kamatari—the architect of Japan's Taika Reform. Explore its lacquered coffin, glass-bead pillow, and gold-thread crown.

Imashirozuka Tomb / Shinike Haniwa Production Site

Imashirozuka Kofun in Takatsuki City, Osaka is the largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in the Yodo River basin, believed to be the true tomb of Emperor Keitai (26th emperor, died 531 AD). As the only imperial tomb in Japan open for public exploration, visitors can walk the ancient mound, view over 190 reconstructed haniwa clay figures in a recreated ritual precinct, and explore a free museum and Japan's oldest known haniwa factory site. Easily accessible from both Osaka and Kyoto, this is a truly unique destination for experiencing Japan's ancient Kofun-period heritage.

Akasaka Castle Ruins

Akutagawa Castle Ruins

Yasman Ruins

Imori Castle Ruins

Ikegami Sone Ruins

Sekihoden Tomb

Izumi Katsuragiyama Beech Forest

Izumi Koganezuka Tomb

Isuka Burial Mounds

Iwaya

Eboshigata Castle Ruins

Osaka Castle Ruins

Ogata Koan's Former Home and School

Kaikaiji Temple Ruins

Kasuga Taisha Shrine Nango Meiden Imanishi Family Residence

Former Grounds of Katsuo Ji Temple ■ (Bo) Shihaten Stone

Kanayama Tomb