Nakatsuka Kofun
中塚古墳
Explore a 5th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site with unique features.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus from the late 5th century.
- Part of the Wakasabukuro Kofun Group.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
- Built at the western foot of Mt. Zembu.
What to see
- Observe the two-tiered mound structure.
- See fukiishi (revetment stones) on the mound surface.
- View the shield-shaped moat surrounding the tumulus.
- Imagine cylindrical haniwa unearthed from the moat.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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