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Toba Kofun

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Explore Toba Kofun, a 3rd-century keyhole-shaped tomb, for a glimpse into ancient Japanese burial practices.

Toba Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped tomb, called a zenpo-kofun.
  • Part of the Oiwayama Kofun Group.
  • Discovered in 1982, built in the late 3rd century.
  • Designated a national historic site in 1985.

What to see

  • The keyhole-shaped mound, 42 meters long.
  • The rear part is almost square, 23 meters long.
  • A moat 4.5 to 7 meters wide surrounds it.
  • Total length including the moat is 52 meters.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Toba Kofun Open in Google Maps

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