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Ichio Miyazuka Kofun

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Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped tumulus with a rare house-shaped sarcophagus and rich history.

Ichio Miyazuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped burial mound, a kofun.
  • Dates to the early 6th century.
  • Designated a National Historic Site.
  • Constructed on an independent hill.

What to see

  • A two-tiered mound structure.
  • A horizontal stone burial chamber, 11.6 meters long.
  • A house-shaped sarcophagus made of tuff.
  • Evidence of numerous excavated grave goods.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Ichio Miyazuka Kofun Open in Google Maps

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