上塩冶築山古墳

Historical landmark • 264 Kamienyachō, Izumo, Shimane 693-0022, Japan

3.9(31 reviews)

A hidden realm of giant stones evoking ancient Izumo

The timeless slumber of Izumo's hero

A giant stone chamber tomb stands in the land of Izumo. It is a place where the ancient hero rests quietly in a mysterious atmosphere. Stepping into the inner chamber, you will be struck by a strange sensation as if slipping through time and space back to ancient times.

Tales of heroes carved in stone

From the few remaining burial goods, it can be inferred that the owner of this tomb was an outstanding figure in ancient Izumo. Despite being respected locally, there are traces of neglect from the central authorities. However, the mysteries of this hero's life remain unsolved to this day. While contemplating the quietly hidden hero's story in the stones and immersing yourself in the sacred atmosphere of the tomb, why not try and experience it?

Access and precautions

This tomb stands in a residential area, and you can enter the stone chamber through the explanatory board at the entrance. It is essential to bring a flashlight to walk through the pitch-dark interior. And don't forget insect repellent measures, especially until early summer. It is worth experiencing the time and space enveloped in silence and reminiscing about the myths of ancient Izumo.

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Reviews

5(5 years ago)

Hugo

You should find the entrance of the tomb near the main street nearby. Magnificent discoveries were made during the excavation of the tomb, including the golden crown. There is a leaflet next to the tomb.

4(7 months ago)

ロハン（ロハン）

At "Izumo Yayoi Forest Museum" The sarcophagus in the back belonged to a very important person. It was said that there were grave goods etc. in the foreground. I asked him to tell me his story. I have a flashlight, but I didn't have batteries, so I think you should take it with you. Mosquito control is a must until it gets cold.

4(a year ago)

陽子

The site is in a residential area, and a flashlight is placed in a case right next to the information board, allowing you to enter the stone chamber. Although you can only see a small part of the outer periphery and the inside of the stone chamber, you can see burial goods and other items at the nearby Izumo Yayoi no Mori Museum, and you can also understand the explanation of the tomb. Personally, I'm concerned about the fact that this tumulus (regardless of its shape and size) was built on flat land, and the burial site was almost on the ground, in a position where people could look down on it. It is clear from the grave goods that he was a person of considerable standing, but since ancient times, great people have generally been buried or enshrined in high regard. This is obviously at my feet, with many people looking down on me, and I am forced to carry the heavy soil on my back. Although he may have been a celebrity to the locals, he was not appreciated (or perhaps even degraded?) by the central government, and may have been ordered to ``bury him below.'' I don't know for sure because there is no literature, but in reality, ``great people are not held in high positions'', so I think there must have been some reason or background that ``must do it''... Even though I'm an amateur, when I compare it to other ancient tombs in the same city, I feel very strange about it... This is such an ancient tomb. In any case, I think it is a valuable place to explore ancient Izumo.

5(4 years ago)

菅田寿美子

There is a guidebook and an underwater light at the entrance. You can enter freely. There is also a pillow inside the sarcophagus. I tried lying down.

3(9 months ago)

小梅黒

There's a parking lot. The surrounding area is full of housing with defects😃.

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