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Shimofunazuka Kofun

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Explore Shimofunazuka Kofun, a rare keyhole-shaped burial mound from the 6th century.

Shimofunazuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus from the mid-6th century.
  • Part of the Kami-Naka Kofun group.
  • Designated a National Historic Site in 1935.
  • Known as a "married couple's tomb" with Kamifunazuka Kofun.

What to see

  • The two-tiered construction of the mound.
  • Haniwa collected from the mound's surface.
  • The double moat surrounding the tumulus.
  • The last keyhole-shaped tumulus in the Wakasa region.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Shimofunazuka Kofun Open in Google Maps

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