Kibizuka Kofun
吉備塚古墳
Explore a 5th-6th century burial mound, possibly of Kibi Makibi, with unique burial facilities.
What it is
- A circular or keyhole-shaped burial mound.
- Believed to be the tomb of Kibi Makibi.
- First burial facility built late 5th to early 6th century.
What to see
- Mound is about 20m in diameter and 3-4m high.
- Haniwa fragments from the 5th-6th centuries.
- Two direct wooden coffin burials.
- Numerous grave goods excavated.
Getting there
- Located on the Nara University of Education campus.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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