Bōzuzuka Kofun
坊主塚古墳
Explore a 5th-century burial mound with unique artifacts, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese history.
What it is
- A kofun (burial mound) in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.
- Built around the latter half of the 5th century.
- Excavation surveys conducted in 1956 and from 1998 onwards.
What to see
- A square-shaped mound, 38 meters per side, 5 meters high.
- Mound constructed in two tiers.
- Cylindrical and figurative Haniwa found on the exterior.
- A surrounding moat and outer embankment.
- A direct burial facility with a wooden coffin.
- Grave goods: spear, bronze mirror, armor, weapons.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Bōzuzuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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