Shibayama Kofun Cluster

What it is

• A cluster of ancient burial mounds, also called Nakadai Kofun Cluster.
• Designated a National Historic Site since 1958.
• Dates to the latter half of the 6th century.

What to see

• Two keyhole-shaped kofun and thirteen round kofun.
• Tonozuka Kofun, 88 meters long, faces west.
• Himezuka Kofun, 58.5 meters long, next to Tonozuka.
• Haniwa from Tonozuka and Himezuka are Important Cultural Properties.
• A 'funeral procession haniwa' was excavated here.
• Haniwa from the cluster are stored at Kannonkyoji Temple.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.