Bōnotsuka Kofun
坊の塚古墳
Explore a 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site, revealing ancient Japanese history.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped burial mound, or kofun.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
- Built around the late 4th century.
- Second largest kofun in Gifu Prefecture.
What to see
- The tumulus is 120 meters long.
- Mound has a three-tiered construction.
- Cylindrical Haniwa rows on the top tier.
- A vertical stone coffin burial facility.
- Unearthed stone products and pottery.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Bōnotsuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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