Iwatoyama Kofun
岩戸山古墳
Explore northern Kyushu's largest ancient burial mound, featuring unique stone figures and a distinctive shape.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
- Part of the Yame Kofun Group, a National Historic Site.
- Largest tumulus in northern Kyushu.
- Constructed in the first half of the 6th century.
What to see
- A tumulus over 170 meters in total length.
- Posterior circular part is about 60 meters in diameter.
- Anterior square part is about 92 meters wide.
- A square section called 'Bekku' on the northeast corner.
- Over 100 unearthed stone figures and horses.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Iwatoyama Kofun Open in Google Maps
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