Oka Misanzai Kofun
岡ミサンザイ古墳
Explore a large, keyhole-shaped imperial tomb from the 5th century, part of a World Heritage site.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, or kofun.
- Designated as the tomb of Emperor Chuai.
- Part of the Furuichi Kofun Group World Heritage site.
- Built around the late 5th century.
What to see
- The 16th largest kofun in Japan.
- Tumulus is 245 meters long.
- Rear circular part has a 150-meter diameter.
- Front square part has a 180-meter width.
- A wide moat surrounds the tumulus.
- Haniwa fragments excavated from the mound surface.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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