Nishiyamazuka Kofun
西山塚古墳
Explore an ancient, keyhole-shaped burial mound, possibly an empress's tomb, with visible moat and artifacts.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, part of the Oyamato Kofun group.
- Estimated to have been built in the early 6th century.
- Theorized to be the true mausoleum of Empress Tashiraka.
What to see
- The mound has a total length of 114 meters.
- Posterior circular part: 65 meters diameter, 13 meters high.
- Anterior square part: 70 meters wide, 8 meters high.
- Fukiishi and haniwa excavated from the mound surface.
- Surrounding moat visible as four ponds.
- A lodging facility opened in 2024 within the kofun area.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Nishiyamazuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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