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Shofutago Kofun

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小二子古墳

Explore a 6th-century keyhole-shaped tomb, part of a National Historic Site, revealing ancient burial practices.

Shofutago Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tumulus, or ancient burial mound.
  • Part of the Omuro Kofun Group.
  • A National Historic Site with Gofutago Kofun.

What to see

  • A 38-meter long, two-tiered tumulus.
  • A shield-shaped moat surrounding the tumulus.
  • Cylindrical Haniwa arranged on the terrace.
  • Figurative Haniwa on the front and rear mound tops.
  • A semi-underground stone burial chamber.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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