Azuma Kofun
吾妻古墳
Largest keyhole-shaped tumulus in Tochigi Prefecture, a National Historic Site with ancient artifacts.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, part of the Shimotsuke Kofun Group.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
- Largest tumulus in Tochigi Prefecture.
- Construction estimated in the late 6th century.
What to see
- The tumulus measures 127.85 meters in length.
- Total length including moat is 162 meters.
- The burial chamber is a horizontal stone chamber.
- Stone chamber components are displayed at Mibu Town Castle Site Park.
- Excavated artifacts are displayed at Tochigi Future Creation Foundation Buried Cultural Properties Center.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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