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Kyoto Historic site

Wakutayamakofungun

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湧田山古墳群

Explore ancient burial mounds, including a large keyhole-shaped tumulus, offering a glimpse into early Kofun history.

Wakutayamakofungun
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What it is

  • A group of 42 ancient burial mounds (tumuli).
  • Designated as a prefectural historic site.
  • Confirmed by a distribution survey in 1981.
  • Considered an early Kofun period site.

What to see

  • Wakutayama Tumulus No. 1, a large keyhole-shaped mound.
  • Tumulus No. 1 is about 100 meters long.
  • Low hills along the Takeno River where tumuli are located.
  • Takunomiya Shrine on the hillside.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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