Osamezuka Kofun
収塚古墳
A 5th-century scallop-shaped burial mound, part of a National Historic Site.
What it is
- A scallop-shaped kofun, an ancient burial mound.
- Built in the mid-5th century.
- Designated as a National Historic Site.
- Considered a satellite tomb of Emperor Nintoku's Mausoleum.
What to see
- The 72.5-meter long kofun mound.
- The 42-meter diameter posterior circular part.
- Small cylindrical Haniwa excavated from the terrace.
- Iron fragments of short armor found inside.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Osamezuka Kofun Open in Google Maps
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