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Aomori Historic site

Akōbō Kofun Cluster

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Explore ancient burial mounds, a National Historic Site, revealing early Japanese history and artifacts.

Akōbō Kofun Cluster
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What it is

  • A National Historic Site in Oirase Town, Aomori Prefecture.
  • A cluster of 108 kofun (burial mounds) and 8 pit graves.
  • Kofun date from the early 7th century to late 9th century.
  • Designated a National Historic Site on July 26, 2007.

What to see

  • See 108 late-period kofun, about 10 meters in diameter.
  • View 8 pit graves within the cluster.
  • Excavations unearthed swords, beads, and ornaments.
  • Flat roof tiles were found here for the first time in Aomori.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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