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Igenoyama Kofun

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恵解山古墳

Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb with significant historical artifacts.

Igenoyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A kofun (ancient burial mound) in Nagaokakyo City.
  • Designated a National Historic Site since 1981.
  • Became Igenoyama Kofun Park in 2014.
  • Estimated to have been built in the 5th century.

What to see

  • Largest keyhole-shaped tumulus in the Otokuni region.
  • Total length is approximately 128 meters.
  • See confirmed haniwa rows and fukiishi.
  • Excavated artifacts are Kyoto Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property.
  • More than 700 iron weapons were unearthed.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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