Nakatsuyama Kofun

What it is

• A keyhole-shaped tumulus in Fujidera City, Osaka Prefecture.
• Designated by Imperial Household Agency as Empress Nakatsuhime's tomb.
• Part of the Furuichi Kofun Group.
• Estimated construction from late 4th to early 5th century.

What to see

• A 290-meter long keyhole-shaped mound.
• The second largest in the Furuichi Kofun Group.
• The ninth largest kofun in Japan.
• Mound has three construction stages.
• Fukiishi (stone coverings) and haniwa (clay figures) confirmed.
• Surrounding embankment is a national historic site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.