Ōzan Kofun Cluster

What it is

• A cluster of 49 kofun, ancient burial mounds.
• Designated a National Historic Site in June 1967.
• Dates from late Yayoi to mid Kofun periods.
• Believed to be tombs of local leaders.

What to see

• The cluster of 49 kofun on a small hill.
• Late Yayoi period tumuli, including Kofun 1, 3, 4, 7.
• Early Kofun period square tumuli, like Kofun 5, 6, 9, 25.
• Early Kofun period circular tumulus, Kofun 31.
• Mid Kofun period circular tumulus, Kofun 32.
• Excavated iron swords and arrowheads from some kofun.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.