Ishiya Kofun
石屋古墳
Explore a 5th-century square tomb mound with unique haniwa, including Japan's oldest sumo wrestler figure.
What it is
- A kofun, an ancient burial mound, in Matsue City.
- Dates from the latter half of the 5th century.
- Designated a National Historic Site in 1979.
What to see
- A square-shaped tomb mound, 40 meters per side.
- Two stages with fukiishi (revetment stones).
- Cylindrical haniwa excavated from between the fukiishi.
- Figurative haniwa fragments: human, horse, implement.
- Japan's oldest sumo wrestler haniwa was found here.
- Overlooks the Ohashi River from a hill.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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