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