Featured Hotels Near Teppōyama Tumulus

Stay at Hikari Onsen Ryokan in the city of Ikeda, just a 10-minute walk from Tōkōzan Kofun. This traditional inn features courtyard-view rooms with serene views of the surrounding historical landscape. The property offers complimentary shuttle service to the kofun site and hosts guided tours that explain the structure of the keyhole-shaped burial mound and its significance in early Japanese burial customs. Its authentic onsen bath, adorned with local pottery designs, provides a cultural immersion perfect for history enthusiasts.

Just a short 8-minute stroll from Tōkōzan Kofun leads to the Ikeda City Historical Museum, housing artifacts unearthed from the site, including Jōmon pottery and grave goods. The park also features an interactive excavation zone, where visitors can participate in simulated digs, gaining hands-on insight into archaeological work. For photography lovers, the southern viewing platform offers breathtaking sunset views over the ancient burial mound, painted in golden hues. All activities are accessible on foot, making it ideal for a relaxed, immersive exploration of the region’s prehistoric heritage.

The Ikeda Tourist Hotel, located adjacent to Tōkōzan Kofun, offers a complimentary shuttle bus every 30 minutes, providing direct access to the site entrance. Rooms feature tatami flooring and wooden lattice windows, echoing the tranquility of the ancient surroundings. Guests receive free admission to exclusive night-time guided walks led by local archaeologists, who explore the mound’s astronomical alignment and ritual significance under the stars. The hotel also includes an open-air tea house serving seasonal snacks made with wild mountain vegetables, blending cultural depth with authentic local flavors.