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Kitsuneyama Kofun

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Kitsuneyama Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 5th century, a National Historic Site.

Kitsuneyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A tumulus in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Constructed in the late 5th century.

What to see

  • A keyhole-shaped burial mound, 55.8 meters long.
  • Front part is 26.5 meters wide and 5.1 meters high.
  • Rear circular part is 26.5 meters in diameter and 6.5 meters high.
  • Features fukiishi and haniwa.
  • A surrounding moat is about 10 meters wide.
  • More than 36 surrounding kofun were confirmed.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kitsuneyama Kofun Open in Google Maps

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