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Hiruiōzuka Kofun

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Explore Gifu's largest keyhole-shaped kofun, a 4th-century burial mound with historical significance.

Hiruiōzuka Kofun
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, part of the Fuwa Kofun group.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Largest kofun in Gifu Prefecture.
  • Constructed around the late 4th century.

What to see

  • The mound is approximately 150 meters long.
  • Total length, including the moat, is about 180 meters.
  • Three burial facilities in the posterior circular part.
  • Excavated cylindrical and figurative Haniwa.
  • Artifacts from early excavations are in the Tokyo National Museum.
  • Now open as Hiruiōzuka Kofun Historical Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Hiruiōzuka Kofun Open in Google Maps

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