Ikime Kofun Cluster

What it is

• A cluster of ancient burial mounds (kofun).
• Dates from the early to middle Kofun period.
• Construction began in the late 3rd or early 4th century.
• Designated as a National Historic Site.

What to see

• The largest Kofun cluster in Kyushu for its period.
• 51 kofun, 36 underground pit graves, 49 pit graves.
• The 3rd kofun is the largest in the cluster.
• The 5th kofun has fukiishi and cylindrical haniwa.
• Ikime Kofun Cluster Historic Site Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.