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Hōraiyama Kofun

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宝来山古墳

Explore an ancient keyhole-shaped imperial tomb, the 20th largest in Japan.

Hōraiyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus.
  • Constructed around the mid-4th century.
  • Designated as the tomb of Emperor Suinin.
  • Managed by the Imperial Household Agency.

What to see

  • A three-tiered burial mound.
  • Mound length is 227 meters.
  • Total length with moat is 330 meters.
  • Keyhole-shaped surrounding moat.
  • Fukiishi and haniwa were found on the surface.

Getting there

  • Near Kintetsu Kashihara Line Nishi-no-kyo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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