Shimbaru-Nuyama Mounded Tomb Group
These are World cultural heritage constituent assets registered in 2018 — “Dwelling of the Gods Island” Munakata, Okinoshima and a related heritage group.
A group of ancient burial mounds were built by the Munakata-shi, an ancient clan.
A total of 41 tombs, including five keyhole-shaped tombs, 35 circular tombs and one rectangular tomb remain in good condition.