Chausuyama Kofun
茶臼山古墳
Ancient burial mound in a city park, notable for its history and unique shape.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped burial mound, built in the 5th century.
- Designated as an Osaka Prefecture Historic Site.
- Part of Tennoji Park since 1925.
- Site of the 1615 Battle of Chausuyama.
What to see
- The 26-meter-high mound, one of Osaka's five low mountains.
- Kawazoko Pond, between the kofun and the park.
- Stone coffin lid from here is at Shitennoji Temple.
- Excavated stone chamber with vermilion, found in 2009.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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