Danpusan Kofun

What it is

• A keyhole-shaped tumulus in Nagoya City.
• Designated a National Historic Site in 1987.
• Built around the first half of the 6th century.
• Believed to be the tomb of the Owari clan chieftain.

What to see

• Aichi Prefecture's largest kofun, 150 meters long.
• Mound built in three construction stages.
• Cylindrical Haniwa rows found on the surface.
• Sue ware excavated from the constricted part.

Getting there

• Located within Atsuta Jingu Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.