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Sakitama Kofun Cluster

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Explore ancient burial mounds, including one with a gold-inlaid sword, at this National Special Historic Site.

Sakitama Kofun Cluster
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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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