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Taishi Nishiyama Kofun

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太子西山古墳

Ancient keyhole-shaped tomb of an emperor and empress, with unique haniwa fragments.

Taishi Nishiyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A large keyhole-shaped burial mound.
  • Designated as the tomb of Emperor Bidatsu and Empress Ishihime.
  • Part of the Shinaga Valley Kofun Group.
  • Built in the late Kofun period.

What to see

  • A large keyhole-shaped mound.
  • The mound has two stages.
  • A dry moat surrounds the mound.
  • Haniwa fragments have been collected around the mound.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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