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Shibayama Kofun and Haniwa Museum Area

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Shibayama Kofun and Haniwa Museum Area

芝山古墳はにわ博物館周辺

Chiba · Kanto

Shibayama preserves ancient burial mounds and haniwa culture near Narita Airport. The area feels quiet, rural, and surprisingly historical.

Why it's hidden

Airport travelers pass nearby but almost never stop for local archaeology.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.0· 440 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Museum adult 200 yen (65+ 140, students 100); the burial-mound park grounds are free (Shibayama Town official).
Nearest station
Yokoshiba Station
Website
haniwakan.com

Today

9:00–16:30Tue closedMon closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

How to get there

From Tokyo Station · ~1h 16m by car

Tags

historymuseumruinsvillage

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