Inogata-Ogawaduka Kofun

What it is

• A group of clustered tumuli in Komae City, Tokyo.
• Built between the mid-5th and mid-6th centuries.
• Buried individuals were likely local leaders.
• Some tumuli built from the early to late 7th century.

What to see

• 13 existing tumuli, 12 round and 1 scallop-shaped.
• The Kamezuka Kofun, largest in the Komae Kofun group.
• The Kabutozuka Kofun, a Tokyo Metropolitan Historic Site.
• The Kyozuka Kofun, third largest in the group.
• The Tsuchiyazuka Kofun, a Komae City cultural property.
• The Inogata-Ogawazuka Kofun has a tuff cut-stone chamber.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.