Hebizuka Kofun
蛇塚古墳
Explore Hebizuka Kofun, a unique keyhole-shaped burial mound from the late Kofun period.
What it is
- A kofun, or ancient burial mound, in Kyoto.
- Designated as a National Historic Site.
- Dates to the late 6th to early 7th century.
- Named for snakes living in its stone chamber.
What to see
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, about 75 meters long.
- Exposed stone chamber, 17.8 meters long.
- Main room is 6.8m long, 3.8m wide, 5.2m high.
- Latest keyhole-shaped tumulus in Kyoto Prefecture.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hebizuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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