On December 12, 2018, I arrived at Kibitsu Shrine by walking straight from the Kitazuishinmon gate to the Kibitsu Shrine corridor. In a sense, I think this is the principal image. If you have time, we recommend walking from Kibitsu Shrine. Kannon-san, Hachijo-iwa Rock, Daibo's Footprints, Hattoku-ji Temple, and Kagami-iwa Rock, which are located a little further from here, also have a very good atmosphere. Ishibune Kofun is a little intimidating, but if you have the strength, you should be fine. The Horagai well located further ahead is also wonderful.

The grave of Okibitsuhiko no Mikoto (Hiko Isosa Serihiko no Mikoto), the seventh prince of Emperor Korei. As one of the Four Provinces Generals of Emperor Sujin, he was sent to the Western Province (Sanyo Province) and after subduing Kibi, ruled Kibi in a thatched shrine at the foot of Nakayama in Kibi, passed away at the age of 281, and was buried on Mt. Chausu. Ta. Later, Mikoto was enshrined at Sanbi Ichinomiya Kibitsu Shrine, and Kibitsuhikokami was elevated to the highest level of divine rank in the 3rd year of Tenkei. (Ippin is equivalent to the Shoichii rank of a retainer, and there are only other examples at shrines such as Usa Jingu Shrine and Izanagi Shrine. Incidentally, in the same year, Itsukushima Shrine was promoted to the lower rank of Sho4i.) The grave was built in 1896 as the grave of Daikibitsuhiko no Mikoto. It is a large keyhole-shaped tumulus with a length of 105 meters, which is archaeologically known as the Nakayama Chausuyama Tumulus. The drawing is from the Imperial Household Agency's Library and Mausoleum Department's Collection of Mausoleum and Cemetery Shapes.

The only area in Okayama under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency. So you can't go inside some parts. Look from outside the fence. There's no toilet. I parked my car at the Okayama Prefecture Ancient Kibi Buried Cultural Properties Center and started walking.

A prohibited area under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency. Since it is an ancient tomb, I assumed it was a grave, but I saw what looked like a torii gate on the upper floor, and the worshipers who happened to be there were all clapping their hands as they prayed. Regardless of the etiquette for visiting, I felt that it was a very quiet and refreshing place.

I finally reached the kofun after climbing nearly 100 stone steps, but I couldn't even see the shape of the kofun. It's best to come as a point on the hiking course!

A mausoleum managed by the Imperial Household Agency where Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto is said to rest. I climbed the stairs (I should have counted!), but I couldn't turn back emotionally anymore, and was so excited when I saw the torii gate. The shape is similar to that of the Hashigaku Tumulus, and it makes you wonder, ``Are they brothers after all?''

It's a beautiful tumulus, but unfortunately you can't go to the back to see it because it's a mausoleum. However, it is a nice and quiet tumulus, so please stop by when you come to Kibitsu Shrine.

An ancient tomb that enshrines Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, the deity of Kibitsu Shrine. It was located at the end of a deserted road, up a steep staircase. The person cleaning the tomb told me many interesting stories about the legend of Momotaro, and I was able to visit the shrine with a sacred feeling.

This ancient tomb is said to be the grave of Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto, the seventh prince of Emperor Korei. It is solemnly enshrined under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.

吉備津神社から山中を歩いて吉備津彦神社へ。とても静かで気持ちの良い山歩きができました。

We started walking from the entrance on the parking lot side of Mt. Shindo (Kurosumi Church Headquarters) (there was a pamphlet available) and enjoyed hiking around the tombs from Nakayama Chausuyama to Hachidairyuo. Thanks to the pamphlet, I was able to confirm this.

This is the top photo of the mausoleum.

It feels divine, like I've come to another world.

It's also good for a short walk. Various ruins? Even in summer, there is plenty of shade under the trees, making it a cool and enjoyable walk. It also has a mystical feel to it, so it might help cleanse your soul.

Stairs leading to Emperor Meiji's Mausoleum, Kurumaki Gonno Tumulus, and Muroji Temple The same goes for Mt. Gobaekaku.