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Chōshizuka Kofun

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銚子塚古墳

Explore Chōshizuka Kofun, a large 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound and National Historic Site.

Chōshizuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped burial mound (kofun).
  • Designated a National Historic Site.
  • Built around the late 4th century.

What to see

  • A 98-meter-long keyhole-shaped tumulus.
  • Posterior circular part: 58 meters diameter, 8 meters high.
  • Anterior square part: 32 meters wide, 4.6 meters high.
  • A moat 16-28 meters wide surrounds the tumulus.
  • Built on a 15-meter-high natural elevation.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Chōshizuka Kofun Open in Google Maps

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