This group of ancient tombs, consisting of three, including the largest keyhole-shaped tomb in the prefecture, is designated as a national historic site. Based on the excavated items and its size, this keyhole-shaped tomb is estimated to have been built in the first half of the 5th century (around 412), and the person buried there is believed to have been a chieftain from the southern part of Aki. Currently, the roofing stones have been restored to the slope, and the area is being maintained as a historic park. Excavated items are also on display in the guidance corner of Higashihiroshima City Central Library, adjacent to Mitsujo Tomb (closed the same hours as the library).

INFORMATION

price
free
address
739-00257-24 Saijochuo, Higashi-Hiroshima City
Phone Number
082-420-0977
Number of parking spaces
20
Parking notes
20 cars

ACCESS

739-0025 
7-24 Saijochuo, Higashi-Hiroshima City

Car: About 15 minutes from Saijo IC on the Sanyo Expressway Public: About 10 minutes by bus from Saijo Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line toward Hiroshima University, get off at the Central Library, and walk for 5 minutes.

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