Iwayaato Kofun
岩屋後古墳
Explore an ancient burial mound with unique Izumo-style stone chambers and rare human haniwa.
What it is
- A tumulus in Matsue City, part of the Yu-Okusa Kofun Group.
- Designated a Shimane Prefecture historic site in 1970.
- Estimated to have been built in the late 6th century.
What to see
- A round or square mound, approximately 20 meters in size.
- An Izumo-style stone coffin type stone chamber, opening southwest.
- Cylindrical and figural haniwa unearthed from the mound.
- Rare human haniwa, discovered during the Meiji period.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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