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Gunma Historic site

Nakafutago Kofun

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中二子古墳

Explore a large, ancient burial mound with unique construction and many haniwa.

Nakafutago Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, part of the Omuro Kofun Group.
  • Designated a National Historic Site on April 8, 1927.
  • The largest keyhole-shaped tumulus in its group.

What to see

  • A 111-meter long, two-tiered burial mound.
  • Fukiishi stones covering the entire tumulus surface.
  • A double shield-shaped moat surrounding the tumulus.
  • Estimated 3000 haniwa were erected on the tumulus.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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