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Umamukaiyama Kofun

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宇摩向山古墳

Explore Shikoku's largest rectangular burial mound, a National Historic Site with unique chambers and artifacts.

Umamukaiyama Kofun
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What it is

  • A rectangular kofun, an ancient burial mound.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Built around the first half of the 7th century.
  • Largest rectangular kofun in the Shikoku region.

What to see

  • The kofun measures 70 meters east-west, 46 meters north-south.
  • A surrounding moat is 5 meters wide and 2 meters deep.
  • Two burial chambers, Menzuka and Onzuka.
  • The second stone chamber is 14.3 meters long, 3.8 meters high.
  • Artifacts include gilded bronze rings and magatama beads.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Umamukaiyama Kofun Open in Google Maps

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