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Hei-jinja Kofun

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Explore the largest ancient burial mound in the Oki Islands, a keyhole-shaped tumulus from the 6th century.

Hei-jinja Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, an ancient burial mound.
  • Largest kofun in the Oki Islands.
  • Construction estimated around the late 6th century.
  • Designated a Shimane Prefecture historic site in 1969.

What to see

  • A tumulus approximately 46 meters in total length.
  • The mound is constructed in two stages.
  • River stones and haniwa fragments on the surface.
  • A horizontal stone burial chamber, 8 meters long.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Hei-jinja Kofun Open in Google Maps

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