Araku Kofun
荒久古墳
Explore a 7th-century square tomb with a unique stone chamber, revealing ancient burial practices.
What it is
- A square tomb built in the 7th century.
- Designated a Chiba City Cultural Property in 1960.
- Also called "Ishi no Karato" due to its stone chamber.
What to see
- The burial mound, with a side length of 9 meters.
- The stone chamber made of tuffaceous sandstone blocks.
- A short passage leading to the main chamber.
- The main chamber, which is 2.07 meters long.
- Evidence of continental tomb system influence.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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