Sakitama Kofun Cluster
埼玉古墳群
Explore ancient burial mounds, including one with a gold-inlaid sword, at this National Special Historic Site.
What it is
- A cluster of nine large kofun burial mounds.
- Designated a National Special Historic Site.
- Dates from the late 5th century to the 7th century.
- Added to the Japan Heritage story in 2017.
What to see
- Eight keyhole-shaped kofun and one round kofun.
- Gold-inlaid iron sword found in Inariyama Kofun.
- Maruboyama Kofun, one of Japan's largest round kofun.
- Futagoyama Kofun, largest keyhole kofun in Musashi Province.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Sakitama Kofun Cluster Open in Google Maps
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