Kai Chōshizuka Kofun
甲斐銚子塚古墳
Explore Yamanashi's largest ancient keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site from the 4th century.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, the largest in Yamanashi Prefecture.
- Designated as a National Historic Site.
- Construction estimated in the late 4th century.
- One of Eastern Japan's largest from the early Kofun period.
What to see
- A tumulus 169 meters long.
- Rear circular part has a 92-meter diameter.
- Rear part stands 15 meters high.
- Excavated vertical stone chamber.
- Artifacts include mirrors, magatama, and iron weapons.
- Haniwa and S-shaped jars were also found.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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