Ishibutai Kofun

The Ishibutai tomb chamber contains over 30 granite blocks weighing 2300 tons, with the ceiling stone measuring 77 tons and supported by walls.

Built in the early 7th century, this megalithic structure stands as the largest known horizontal stone chamber tomb from the Kofun period in Japan.

The burial chamber represents engineering capabilities of ancient Japanese societies through precise stone cutting and advanced transportation methods of massive granite blocks.

The tomb opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with admission fees of 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for students, accessible via bus stop Ishibutai.

The exposed stone chamber, measuring 7.7 meters in length, creates an interior space where visitors can examine the precise fitting of massive granite blocks.

Location: Asuka

Inception: 7 century

Made from material: granite

Website: https://asuka-park.jp/tw/area/ishibutai/midokoro/#midokoro01

GPS coordinates: 34.46680,135.82610

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19