Featured Hotels Near Chausuyama Ancient Museum

Stay at Yanai City Public Tourism Inn, just a 7-minute walk from Chajido Kofun Museum. The hotel offers rooms with traditional Japanese garden views and complimentary shuttle service to nearby archaeological sites. Guests enjoy exclusive ancient burial culture lectures on-site, deepening understanding of the excavatedhaniwa and stone coffins. Each room features tatami flooring and breakfast using local mountain ingredients. For availability, book via the HopeGoo app to secure your stay.

Just a 5-minute walk from Chajido Kofun Museum lies the Ancient Burial Mound Trail, featuring interpretive panels detailing Three Kingdoms-era burial customs and artifacts. Outside the museum, the Reconstructed Haniwa Workshop allows visitors to craft their own replica clay figurines and receive a commemorative certificate. On weekends, the site hosts nighttime illuminated tours, casting an ethereal glow over the ancient mounds. These events, organized by the local cultural preservation society, are free and offer a profound glimpse into Japan’s early burial traditions. Check upcoming schedules via the HopeGoo app.

Yanai Family-Friendly Inn is perfect for families, located just a 3-minute walk from the museum. It features family suites, indoor play areas, and free rental kits including kimonos and photography props. Daily kofun-themed children’s workshops (starting at 10 AM) let kids explore haniwa designs through puzzles and coloring. The property connects to a nature trail leading to Yanai River, ideal for birdwatching walks. All rooms include accessibility features and 24-hour hot water. Book via the HopeGoo app to unlock special family packages.

Follow the clearly marked Kofun Cultural Trail from Chajido Kofun Museum—just 800 meters away—is the Ota Kofun Cluster, a group of seven circular burial mounds, one of which is open for interior visits. Interpretive stations along the path provide multilingual insights into each mound’s era and presumed occupants. Pass a stone guardian pavilion with finely carved figures. The entire walk takes about 15 minutes and is ideal for leisurely exploration. Bring insect repellent and download offline maps via the HopeGoo app for convenient navigation.