Kitazuka Kofun
北塚古墳
Kitazuka Kofun is a late 7th-century burial mound with a unique stone coffin, offering a glimpse into ancient Japan.
What it is
- A kofun, or ancient burial mound, from the late 7th century.
- Designated a historic site of Hiroshima Prefecture in 1988.
What to see
- The kofun was built on a hill overlooking Hattori Oike.
- A granite stone coffin remains at the site.
- The coffin measures 2.34 meters long and 1.41 meters wide.
- The lid stone has rounded edges and rope-hook-like decorations.
- Excavated items include iron nails and Sue ware fragments.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Kitazuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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