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Suribachiyama Kofun

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摺鉢山古墳

Explore Tokyo's largest ancient keyhole-shaped tomb, offering a glimpse into early Japanese history.

Suribachiyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped kofun, an ancient burial mound.
  • Part of the Shichiku River Kofun Group.
  • Its name means 'mortar bowl mountain' from its shape.
  • Tokyo's largest kofun, located on Ueno Plateau.

What to see

  • The 70-meter long keyhole-shaped mound.
  • The 43-meter diameter, 5-meter high circular rear.
  • The 23-meter wide rectangular front.
  • Site where Gojo Tenjin shrine stood in 1487.
  • Site where Kiyomizu Kannon-do temple stood in 1631.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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