Free Shuttle Service with Kofun Guide to Launch on May 28 [Zenpokoenfun Co., Ltd.][Noda Hotaru Rose Garden Kofun Grave]

Zenpokoenfun Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Tsuneyasu Takeda) will launch a free shuttle service with a Kofun guide from the nearest station, Atago Station, to the 'Noda Hotaru Rose Garden Kofun Grave' in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, starting Thursday, May 28, 2025. This service aims to reduce the burden of travel during visits while transforming the transit time into an immersive experience that introduces the history and worldview of the Kofun grave. A local guide will accompany passengers, explaining the origins of the keyhole-shaped burial mounds, the philosophy behind the graves, and the history of Japanese prayer. The company aims to provide a unique visiting experience where understanding and emotional preparation begin before even arriving at the site. In recent years, as interest in tree burials has grown, cemeteries in natural environments often present access challenges for visitors. Responding to feedback from those considering visits or paying respects, the company designed this service to ensure that the days spent choosing or visiting a loved one's grave are refreshing and comfortable. The service is free of charge for both first-time visitors and those who have already purchased a plot. By providing this service, the company has created an environment where visitors can arrive with peace of mind. Furthermore, the 15-minute ride from the station will be utilized to deepen the visitor's understanding of the Kofun culture, turning transit time into a meaningful educational experience.