Shimotoyama Burial Mound
下戸山古墳
Explore a 4th-century burial mound, a local historic site, revealing ancient burial practices and regional history.
What it is
- A burial mound in Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture.
- Designated a historic site by Ritto City.
- Built in the late 4th to early 5th century.
- Considered a chief's tomb in the Yasu River left bank region.
What to see
- Circular mound, 50 meters in diameter.
- Mound stands 7.5 meters high.
- Fukiishi (stone revetment) on the mound surface.
- Haniwa (clay figures) found on the mound surface.
- Moat surrounds the south side of the mound.
- Hajiki pottery unearthed from inside the moat.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Shimotoyama Burial Mound Open in Google Maps
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