Cemetery of the Ikeda family, feudal lords of Tottori domain
The graves where the first feudal lord of Tottori and his family lie
The cemetery of the Ikeda family, feudal lords of Tottori domain, had its beginnings with the burial of the first lord of the Tottori Domain, Ikeda Mitsunaka, in this location after his death. More than 260 lanterns surround the 78 tombstones of successive generations of feudal lords and their families, preserving the dignity of feudal lords to this day.
The graves have distinctive shapes; the tombstones of the feudal lords are marked by grave markers standing on turtle-shaped base stones, while those of lower-ranking individuals have tombstones of different shapes. These graves serve as valuable historical records of Japan's class system from the 17th to 19th centuries and have therefore been designated as a national historic site.
Blessed with four distinct seasons, this cemetery is well-known as a spot for admiring cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful red leaves in autumn.
The graves have distinctive shapes; the tombstones of the feudal lords are marked by grave markers standing on turtle-shaped base stones, while those of lower-ranking individuals have tombstones of different shapes. These graves serve as valuable historical records of Japan's class system from the 17th to 19th centuries and have therefore been designated as a national historic site.
Blessed with four distinct seasons, this cemetery is well-known as a spot for admiring cherry blossoms in spring and beautiful red leaves in autumn.
Area
Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 680-8063 鳥取県鳥取市国府町奥谷、宮下
- Opening Times
- April to September 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
October to March 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Access
- ・Approx. 20 minutes by car from Tottori IC on the Tottori Expressway
・Approx. 15 minutes by bus from Tottori Station; alight at “Miyanoshita-guchi” and walk for 10 minutes - Car Park
- 15 spaces
- Website
- Official website（Japanese）
