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Ichiniwa Kofun

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Explore a 5th-century imperial tomb, part of a significant kofun group in Nara.

Ichiniwa Kofun
国土交通省 Attribution resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A large kofun (ancient burial mound) in Nara, Japan.
  • Part of the Saki Tatemuraji Kofun Group.
  • Designated as Emperor Heizei's mausoleum.
  • Constructed in the early 5th century.

What to see

  • The tumulus, originally 253 meters long.
  • Front part was 164 meters wide.
  • Rear circular part had a 147-meter diameter.
  • Fukiishi (sloping stone covering) and a double moat.
  • Excavated cylindrical and animal haniwa (clay figures).

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Ichiniwa Kofun Open in Google Maps

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