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Kumano Kofun

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Explore a 7th-century burial mound, the Kumano Kofun, to see an ancient stone chamber and learn about local history.

Kumano Kofun
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What it is

  • A kofun, an ancient burial mound.
  • Designated a Gifu Prefecture Historic Site.
  • Estimated to have been built around the early 7th century.
  • Considered the last chief's tomb in the Kani City area.

What to see

  • A tumulus, either circular or square.
  • A single-sleeved horizontal stone chamber.
  • The stone chamber opens to the southwest.
  • The stone chamber measures over 13.3 meters long.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kumano Kofun Open in Google Maps

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