Akamonue Kofun
赤門上古墳
Explore a 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a designated historic site, revealing ancient burial practices.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped burial mound, or kofun.
- Designated a Shizuoka Prefectural Historic Site.
- Construction estimated to be late 4th century.
- Named after nearby Ryusen-in temple (Akamon-ji).
What to see
- A large keyhole-shaped tumulus, 56.3m long.
- Located on the eastern edge of the Mikatagahara plateau.
- Artifacts found are displayed at Hamakita Citizen's Museum.
- Excavations found a 5.58m camphor wood coffin.
- Burial goods included a bronze mirror and metal products.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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