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Chausuyama Kofun

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茶臼山古墳 (大津市)

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a significant National Historic Site.

Chausuyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, a type of ancient burial mound.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Third largest kofun in Shiga Prefecture.
  • Estimated construction from late 4th to early 5th century.

What to see

  • The 124-meter long keyhole-shaped mound.
  • Posterior circular part with a 70-meter diameter.
  • Anterior rectangular part, 60 meters long.
  • Fukiishi and cylindrical Haniwa rows on the mound.
  • Akiba Shrine, located within the kofun area.
  • Kocahusuyama Kofun, a nearby circular tumulus.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Chausuyama Kofun Open in Google Maps

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