Kotobayama Burial Mound
古冨波山古墳
Explore an ancient burial mound, part of a National Historic Site, revealing Japan's early history.
What it is
- A circular tumulus in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture.
- Part of the Oiwagama Kofun Group, a National Historic Site.
- Estimated to have been built in the late 3rd century.
- Designated a National Historic Site in 1985.
What to see
- A circular kofun 26-30 meters in diameter.
- Site of three bronze mirrors unearthed in 1896.
- One excavated mirror is a city tangible cultural property.
- Presumed to be a direct wooden coffin burial.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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