Andon-yama Kofun
行燈山古墳
Explore a massive 4th-century keyhole-shaped imperial tomb, one of Japan's largest ancient burial mounds.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, part of the Oyamato Kofun group.
- Designated as the tomb of Emperor Sujin by the Imperial Household Agency.
- Constructed around the early 4th century.
- Ranks 16th in size among all kofun in Japan.
What to see
- A 242-meter long, three-tiered tumulus.
- Fukiishi and haniwa artifacts found on the surface.
- A shield-shaped moat surrounding the tumulus.
- Total length including the moat is 360 meters.
- Presumed vertical stone chamber burial facility.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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