Maruhakayama Kofun
丸墓山古墳
Japan's largest circular burial mound, offering history and cherry blossoms, worth an hour.
What it is
- A circular tumulus in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture.
- Part of the Saitama Kofun Group, a Special National Historic Site.
- Largest circular tumulus in Japan, built in the 6th century.
- Ishida Mitsunari camped here in 1590 for a water attack.
What to see
- A tumulus with a diameter of 105.0 meters.
- A tumulus with a height of 17.2 meters.
- Excavated haniwa, including cylindrical and human figures.
- The site of Ishida Mitsunari's camp and embankment.
When to go
- Visit in spring for cherry blossoms around the tumulus.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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