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Chitose Kurumazuka Kofun

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Largest 6th-century keyhole-shaped tomb in Tanba region, a National Historic Site.

Chitose Kurumazuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Constructed in the early 6th century.
  • Largest kofun in the Tanba region for its period.

What to see

  • A tumulus approximately 82 meters long.
  • Three-tiered construction.
  • Fukiishi (river stones) and haniwa (clay figures).
  • A double moat surrounding the tumulus.
  • Platform facilities confirmed by excavations.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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