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Higashinomiya Kofun

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Explore a 4th-century keyhole-shaped tomb, a National Historic Site with important artifacts.

Higashinomiya Kofun
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What it is

  • An early Kofun period keyhole-shaped tomb mound.
  • Designated a National Historic Site in 1975.
  • Excavated artifacts are National Important Cultural Properties.

What to see

  • The tomb mound is 67 meters long.
  • Rear part of the mound has a two-tiered construction.
  • Main burial chambers are in the rear and front.
  • A pit-style stone coffin chamber was excavated.
  • Artifacts include 11 bronze mirrors and jade items.
  • Iron products include swords, knives, spears, and arrowheads.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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