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Kinreizuka Kofun

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金鈴塚古墳

Kinreizuka Kofun is a rare, late-period keyhole-shaped burial mound with important artifacts.

Kinreizuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped burial mound.
  • Built between the late 6th and early 7th centuries.
  • Considered one of the last keyhole-shaped burial mounds.
  • Designated a Chiba Prefecture Historic Site in 1950.

What to see

  • A 100-meter long burial mound.
  • A horizontal stone chamber.
  • A combination-style stone coffin inside the chamber.
  • Five golden bells were excavated from the burial chamber.
  • Excavated artifacts are Important Cultural Properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kinreizuka Kofun Open in Google Maps

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