Shimosato Kofun
下里古墳
Explore Honshu's southernmost keyhole-shaped tumulus, a National Historic Site from the 4th-5th century.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, a burial mound.
- Designated a National Historic Site.
- Construction estimated from late 4th to early 5th century.
- Southernmost keyhole-shaped tumulus on Honshu island.
What to see
- The keyhole-shaped tumulus itself.
- River stones (fukiishi) on its surface.
- A moat about 5 meters wide surrounding it.
- A vertical pit stone chamber, 5.35 meters long.
- Excavated artifacts are Tangible Cultural Properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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