Saitobaru Kofun Cluster
西都原古墳群
Explore Japan's largest kofun cluster, a vast ancient burial ground with unique tomb shapes.
What it is
- One of Japan's largest kofun (burial mound) clusters.
- Construction occurred from the early 4th to early 7th centuries.
- Designated a Special National Historic Site.
- First academic survey was conducted from 1912 to 1917.
What to see
- 319 kofun, including 31 keyhole-shaped kofun.
- 10 horizontal tombs and 12 underground horizontal tombs.
- Osahozuka, Japan's largest scallop-shell shaped kofun.
- Mesahozuka, Kyushu's largest keyhole-shaped kofun.
- Miyazaki Prefectural Saitobaru Archaeological Museum displays artifacts.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Saitobaru Kofun Cluster Open in Google Maps
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