Okadayama Kofun

What it is

• A group of ancient burial mounds (kofun) on a low hill.
• Part of the larger Yu-Okusa Kofun group.
• Designated as a National Historic Site.
• Artifacts are National Important Cultural Properties.

What to see

• Kofun 1: a 24 or 47-meter keyhole-shaped tomb.
• Kofun 2: a 44-meter diameter circular tomb.
• Seven confirmed structures, including stone coffins.
• A sword with a silver inlay inscription.

When to go

• Kofun 2 dates to the late 4th to 5th century.
• Kofun 1 dates to the late 6th century.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.