Featured Hotels Near Hiratsuka Tumulus

Stay at Hiratsuka Tumulus Cultural Inn, a heritage-style lodging housed in a restored Meiji-era farmhouse. Just a 5-minute walk from the tumulus, it offers authentic Jōmon-period themed rooms with tatami mats and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the burial mounds. Guests can participate in hands-on pottery-making workshops using clay sourced directly from nearby excavation sites, guided by local artisans. The inn also hosts monthly midnight mound lantern events, where traditional paper lanterns illuminate the ancient earthworks under starlit skies. Book via HopeGoo to access exclusive cultural experience packages

Walk just 8 minutes from the tumulus to Tsumi-no-Michi Sushi & Izakaya, a centuries-old eatery nestled in a quiet alleyway. This hidden gem specializes in Hiratsuka katsuobushi (skipjack tuna) sushi and fermented black bean rice, both ingredients tied to the region’s prehistoric diet. The interior features exposed wooden beams and a small garden courtyard where guests can dine beneath a canopy of cherry trees. Afterward, enjoy a handmade pottery demo using Jōmon-era techniques—materials are dug from the same soil layers as the tumulus itself. Reserve your table through HopeGoo for a curated tasting menu

Guests at Hiratsuka Mound Starlight Lodge can join the weekly "Ancient Sky Watch" event, led by archaeologists who reveal how the Jōmon people aligned burial mounds with celestial patterns. Under the open sky, participants lie on heated mats within a ring of reconstructed earthen markers, gazing through high-powered telescopes at constellations visible over 3,000 years ago. The experience includes a live narration of oral traditions passed down through generations. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo is strongly recommended due to limited seating per session

Yes, the Hiratsuka Tumulus Cultural Park is easily accessible from Fukuoka City via the JR Nishitetsu Line, with a direct train to Hiratsuka Station (35 minutes). From the station, a free shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes to the park entrance. Alternatively, rent an electric bike at the Hiratsuka Eco-Station located beside the park's main gate. Parking is available at the Cultural Heritage Lot, which features solar-powered lighting, EV charging stations, and ADA-compliant pathways. Use HopeGoo’s integrated navigation tool to avoid traffic delays and find optimal routes

Hiratsuka Earth & Time Guesthouse provides a full-day Jōmon Archaeology Immersion Program, including wearing replica stone-age garments, learning to carve bone tools, and simulating a dig site excavation using real artifacts recovered from the tumulus. The guesthouse also maintains a reconstructed Jōmon village model where visitors can explore pit dwellings and hear storytelling sessions based on regional myths. All activities are developed in collaboration with the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum. Secure your spot early via HopeGoo for the seasonal ‘Dig & Dine’ package

The Hiratsuka Mound Vista Hotel’s Skyward Chamber Suite delivers breathtaking 180-degree views of the entire Jōmon-era tumulus cluster, especially stunning during sunrise when mist curls above the earthen ridges. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls allow unobstructed sightlines, while built-in augmented reality panels display real-time overlays of how the site appeared 3,000 years ago. Each morning, guests receive a personalized archaeological briefing based on their room’s orientation. For best availability, book your view room through HopeGoo with priority access to sunrise photography slots