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Shimane Historic site

Yamashiro Futagozuka Kofun

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Explore a large 6th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound, a National Historic Site with unique haniwa.

Yamashiro Futagozuka Kofun
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What it is

  • A keyhole-shaped kofun, an ancient burial mound.
  • Part of the Yamashiro-Oba Kofun group.
  • Designated as a National Historic Site.
  • Estimated to be from the mid to late 6th century.

What to see

  • The keyhole-shaped mound built on a rise.
  • A rectangular moat and outer bank surround the mound.
  • Total length including the outer bank is about 150 meters.
  • Unearthed cylindrical and figurative Haniwa.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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