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Motoinari Kofun

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Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, a national historic site from the 3rd century.

Motoinari Kofun
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What it is

  • A kofun, an ancient burial mound.
  • Part of the Mukogaoka Kofun Group.
  • Designated a national historic site in 2016.
  • Built around the late 3rd century.

What to see

  • A large keyhole-shaped tomb.
  • A pit-style stone chamber burial facility.
  • Excavated grave goods were found.
  • Haniwa from here are at Kyoto University Museum.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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