Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles

キウス周堤墓群

3.9Est. 60Chitose, Hokkaido

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Large, crater-like communal earthwork tombs from the Late Jomon period hidden in a forest.

A cluster of massive, circular earthwork tombs dating to the Late Jomon period. Covered in dense Hokkaido forest, these impressive communal graves look like large, mossy craters. The site highlights the intense labor and complex social structure of prehistoric Japan.

Local tips

Because the site is undeveloped forest, bring insect repellent during the summer months.

Practical info

Japanese name: キウス周堤墓群
Nearest station: Chitose Station (15 min taxi)

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