Tsukinooka Kofun
月岡古墳
Explore a 5th-century keyhole-shaped tumulus with a triple moat and rare artifacts.
What it is
- A keyhole-shaped tumulus, 80 meters long.
- Part of the Wakamiya Kofun Group.
- Dates to the mid-5th century.
- Excavations in 1805 unearthed many grave goods.
What to see
- A triple moat surrounds the tumulus.
- The burial chamber is a vertical pit stone chamber.
- Stone coffin made of Aso welded tuff.
- Grave goods include gilt bronze helmets and mirrors.
- Excavated artifacts are national Important Cultural Properties.
When to go
- The stone coffin is displayed on the third Saturday of each month.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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