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Akasakaimai Tumuli

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Explore a rare Yayoi period tumulus with unique burial structures and artifacts from ancient Japan.

Akasakaimai Tumuli
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What it is

  • A late Yayoi period tumulus, Akasakaimai Tumuli.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Contains burial facilities from ancient times.

What to see

  • A truncated conical tumulus, 4 meters high.
  • Base measures 39 meters north-south, 36 meters east-west.
  • Flat top measures 27 meters north-south, 25 meters east-west.
  • 6 burial facilities on the summit, 19 at the base.
  • Boat-shaped and box-shaped wooden coffins.
  • Excavated jade beads, glass beads, iron swords, iron tools.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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