Saitobaru Kofun Cluster

The legend of the Kiki no Michi can be seen in the "Illustrated Map of the Jindai" completed in 1823 by Kokugaku scholar Sanemitsu Kodama, which provides evidence that the path already existed at that time.

In addition, the dense presence of the kofun and other historical sites along the Kiki no Michi suggests that this area was the political, economic, and cultural center of ancient Hyūga.

[9][10]。 Several toponyms in the vicinity are thought to have their roots in Hyūga mythology, such as "Tsuma", "Koyu", "Sakamoto", "Ishinuki", and "Dojimaru".

The Saito Kofun Festival [ja], held every November, features a torchlight procession of several hundred people marching along the Kiki no Michi.

[11]。 The path received the 2019 Handmade Hometown Award titled "Kiki no Michi: Connecting Local Treasures to Nurture the Heart".

Saitobaru kofungun,upper;the 3rd group, left upper;Osahozuka, left lower;Mesahozuka, right central;2nd group, right lower;1st group
Dance at the festival
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom on the Kiki no Michi
Ruins of a room with no door and a huge camphor tree