Yonezuka Kofun Cluster
米塚古墳群
Explore ancient burial mounds from the 5th century, offering a glimpse into Japan's past.
What it is
- A cluster of ancient burial mounds, called kofun.
- Nine tumuli are currently preserved.
- Designated a Shizuoka Prefecture Historic Site in 1979.
- Tumulus 1 dates to the late 5th century.
What to see
- Twelve tumuli originally formed the cluster.
- Tumulus 1 is 40 meters in diameter.
- Tumulus 1 stands 6 meters high.
- Tumulus 1 has a 7-meter wide moat.
- Excavated artifacts include beads and iron arrowheads.
- Horse fittings, Sue ware, and Haji ware were also found.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Yonezuka Kofun Cluster Open in Google Maps
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