Kanazuka Kofun
カナヅカ古墳
Explore a 7th-century imperial tomb, notable for its large stone chamber and unique construction.
What it is
- A square-shaped kofun (ancient burial mound).
- Also known as Hirata Iwaya Kofun.
- Designated as a satellite tomb for Emperor Kinmei.
- Constructed around the late 7th century.
What to see
- A kofun approximately 35 meters per side.
- Observe its two-tiered construction.
- A large terrace surface in front of the kofun.
- A moat surrounding the kofun.
- A large horizontal stone chamber, 16 meters long.
- Stone chamber built with large quartz diorite stones.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kanazuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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