Miyakozuka Kofun
都塚古墳
Explore a unique 6th-century stepped pyramid tomb, possibly of a powerful ancient leader.
What it is
- A kofun, an ancient burial mound, in Asuka-mura.
- Designated as a National Historic Site.
- Built in the late 6th century.
- Presumed to be the tomb of Soga no Iname.
What to see
- A large square-shaped tomb mound.
- Mound surface with stacked stones in a stepped pyramid.
- A moat surrounding the burial mound.
- A double-sleeved horizontal stone burial chamber.
- A house-shaped sarcophagus inside the chamber.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Miyakozuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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