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Kushiyama Kofun

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Explore a rare double-circular kofun, a large ancient burial mound with unique design and artifacts.

Kushiyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A kofun from the late early Kofun period.
  • A unique double-circular burial mound.
  • Located in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture.

What to see

  • A kofun with a total length of 152 meters.
  • Central circular part has a 90-meter diameter.
  • Front part is 60 meters long and 60 meters wide.
  • Rear part is 25 meters long.
  • A surrounding moat.
  • Excavated jade armlets and iron artifacts.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kushiyama Kofun Open in Google Maps

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