Japan Midokoro / Ibaraki Prefecture / Ōarai-machi / Isohama Kofun Cluster
Ōarai-machi, Ibaraki Prefecture · Historic Site
Isohama Kofun Cluster
- Nearest stationŌarai Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Isohama Kofun Cluster (磯浜古墳群, Isohama Kofun-gun) is a group of ancient Kofun period burial mounds, located in what is now part of the town of Ōarai, Ibaraki in the northern Kantō region of Japan. Three of the tumuli at this site were designated a National Historic Site in 2020 and three more are under consideration.
From the Wikipedia article “Isohama Kofun Cluster” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Isohama Kofun Cluster. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōarai-machi, Ibaraki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ōarai Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 19 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Isohama Kofun Cluster?
- Ōarai Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Isohama Kofun Cluster a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ōarai Museum of Bakumatsu-Meiji History: Abasaa (Public domain), Ōarai Museum of Art: Abasaa (Public domain), Torazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Takeda clan residence: 武田信徳 (CC BY 4.0), Mawatari Haniwa Production Ruins: MChew (CC0), Yoshida Kofun: Abasaa (Public domain)
