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Hiroshima Historic site

Matsumoto Kofun

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Explore a 5th-century burial mound, a designated historic site with unique ancient artifacts.

Matsumoto Kofun
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What it is

  • A round burial mound, or tumulus.
  • Designated historic site of Hiroshima Prefecture.
  • Built around the early 5th century.
  • Oldest mid-period kofun in the Matsunaga Bay area.

What to see

  • A burial mound with a 65-meter diameter.
  • Mound surface has fukiishi (pavement stones).
  • Mound surface has haniwa (clay figures).
  • A moat surrounds the burial mound.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Matsumoto Kofun Open in Google Maps

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