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Bokeyama Kofun

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Explore a large, ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a significant kofun group.

Bokeyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, built in the early 6th century.
  • Designated as Emperor Ninken's tomb by the Imperial Household Agency.
  • Part of the Furuichi Kofun Group.

What to see

  • A 122-meter long keyhole-shaped tumulus.
  • The front part is 107 meters wide and 13 meters high.
  • The rear circular part is 65 meters in diameter and 11.5 meters high.
  • A constriction on the southeast side of the tumulus.
  • A moat surrounds the tumulus.
  • Haniwa rows and two Haniwa kilns were discovered here.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Bokeyama Kofun Open in Google Maps

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