Toriya Misanzai Kofun
鳥屋ミサンザイ古墳
Explore a large 6th-century keyhole-shaped imperial tomb, showcasing ancient burial mound architecture.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, or kofun.
- Designated as the joint tomb of Emperor Senka and Empress Tachibana no Nakatsu-hime.
- Estimated to have been built in the early 6th century.
- The largest tumulus in Yamato at that time.
What to see
- A two-tiered tumulus structure.
- Protrusions on both sides of the first tier's constricted part.
- Fukiishi and haniwa on the tumulus exterior.
- A shield-shaped moat surrounding the tumulus.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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