Nishiyato Tunnel Graves

The Miwa / Nogaya area of Machida City has a concentration of tunnel graves, consisting of simple tombs dug horizontally into a cliff. Discovered in 1959 and one of several groups of such tombs, nine graves have been discovered at the Nishiyato Tunnel Graves thus far. They are presumed to have been dug around the seventh century. They are cordoned off by sturdy metal fencing, but visitors can view the site from there. Artifacts like iron arrowheads and glass beads have been excavated, and a keitonotachi sword unearthed there; the only of its kind found in the city, it has been registered a municipal Cultural Property.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Machida-shi Miwamidoriyama 1-25-8 Map
Area: Southern Tama Area
Phone: 0427242554
Hours: Open 24 hours
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Note: * Tel is connected to the Lifelong Learning General Affairs Division, Lifelong Learning Department, Machida City Board of Education.