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Gunma Historic site

Minamishimo Kofun Group

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Explore ancient burial mounds with unique stone chambers from the late Kofun period.

Minamishimo Kofun Group
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What it is

  • A group of ancient burial mounds (kofun).
  • Dates from the late Kofun period, 6th to late 7th century.
  • Designated a Gunma Prefecture Historic Site in 2023.
  • Over 100 tumuli once existed, now only 9 remain.

What to see

  • Nine remaining tumuli on a southern hillside.
  • Five tumuli (A, B, C, D, E) have open stone chambers.
  • All five tumuli have horizontal stone chambers for burial.
  • Tumuli A and E have red working lines on their walls.
  • Stone chamber interiors are restricted to visitors.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Minamishimo Kofun Group Open in Google Maps

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