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Atagoyama Kofun

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愛宕山古墳

Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, part of a National Special Historic Site.

Atagoyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped burial mound, or kofun.
  • Part of the Saitama Kofun Group.
  • Designated a National Special Historic Site.
  • Believed to be constructed in the mid-6th century.

What to see

  • The mound is 54.7 meters long.
  • Rear circular part is 26.4 meters in diameter.
  • Front rectangular part is 31.4 meters wide.
  • Excavated cylindrical and morning glory Haniwa.
  • Excavated sword-shaped and male human Haniwa.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Atagoyama Kofun Open in Google Maps

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