Shibutani Mukaiyama Kofun

What it is

• A keyhole-shaped tumulus in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture.
• Designated as the tomb of Emperor Keiko by the Imperial Household Agency.
• Part of the Oyamato Kofun group.
• Constructed in the late 4th century.

What to see

• Japan's 8th largest tumulus, 300 meters long.
• Posterior circular part: 168 meters diameter, 25 meters high.
• Anterior square part: 170 meters wide, 23 meters high.
• Excavated cylindrical and figural Haniwa.
• Edo period stone pillow is a National Important Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.