Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun
下諏訪青塚古墳
Explore a rare 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a designated historic site near Lake Suwa.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, a type of ancient burial mound.
- Designated a Nagano Prefecture historic site since 1965.
- Estimated to have been built around the late 6th century.
- It is the only keyhole-shaped tumulus in the Suwa region.
What to see
- The distinct keyhole shape of the tumulus.
- Cylindrical Haniwa (clay figures) found on the surface.
- A horizontal stone burial chamber, opening to the west.
- Views from a hill north of Lake Suwa.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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