Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

What it is

• A collection of 49 ancient burial mounds (kofun).
• Built between the late 4th and late 5th centuries.
• Designated a World Cultural Heritage site in 2019.
• Comprises the Mozu and Furuichi Kofun Groups.

What to see

• View the ancient kofun burial mounds.
• Visit the Mozu Kofun Group Visitor Center.
• Explore exhibits at the Sakai City Museum.
• Take a hot air balloon ride for aerial views (from Oct 2025).

When to go

• Visitor Center opened in March 2021.
• Hot air balloon rides start October 4, 2025.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.