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Gunma Historic site

Nishiyama Kofun

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Nishiyama Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound, a designated historic site in Gunma.

Nishiyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A tumulus in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture.
  • Part of the Yabuzuka Kofun Group.
  • A Gunma Prefecture designated historic site.

What to see

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, 34 meters long.
  • Rear circular part is 18 meters in diameter, 4 meters high.
  • Front rectangular part is 20 meters wide, 2 meters high.
  • A sleeveless horizontal stone burial chamber.
  • Stone chamber opens to the south.
  • Stone chamber built with local tuff stone.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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