Exploring Kofun in Northern Kumamoto, Part 2

After leaving Eda Funayama Kofun in Nagomi, we visited four tumulus in Yamaga (山鹿市).

First, we went to Iwabaru Kofun (岩原古墳群) and Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum (熊本県立装飾古墳館), located next to the ancient tombs. However, that day was Monday, the museum was closed.

Iwabaru Kofun

Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum

Next, we visited to Nabeta cave tombs (鍋田横穴), close to the city centre.

Then, we headed off to Obusan and Chibusan tombs, about 150m further up the road from Nabeta. However, we got lost a way to these tombs, so we turned back many times. Finally, we arrived Obusan at 5 pm.

• Obusan tomb (オブサン古墳) 

• Chibusan tomb (チブサン古墳), about 50m further down the road from Obusan.