Tamaoka Kofun Cluster

What it is

• A cluster of kofun (tumuli) in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture.
• A nationally designated historic site.
• Consists of seven tumuli, including Tamaoka and Kuwansu-zuka Kofun.
• The surrounding area is Tamaoka Historic Site Park.

What to see

• Various shapes: keyhole, circular, and scallop-shaped tumuli.
• Tamaoka Kofun, a keyhole-shaped tumulus.
• Tamaoka Kofun is the sixth largest in Hyogo Prefecture.
• Kuwansu-zuka Kofun, a circular tumulus.
• Dantozan Kofun, another circular tumulus.
• First and second 陪塚 east and west of Tamaoka Kofun.

Getting there

• 30-minute walk from Hojocho Station.
• Hojocho Station is on the Hojo Railway Hojo Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.