Shijō Kofun Cluster

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Shijō Kofun Cluster, Ancient burial mound cluster in Kashihara, Japan.

The Shijō Kofun Cluster contains multiple burial mounds of different sizes and shapes, including keyhole-shaped tombs spread across 134,942 square meters.

Dating from the 3rd to 7th centuries AD, these burial mounds served as final resting places for leaders and nobles during the Kofun period.

Archaeological discoveries within the tombs include bronze weapons, pottery, and clay figures that demonstrate the burial customs of ancient Japanese society.

The site remains open to visitors throughout the year, though the area offers minimal facilities and requires comfortable walking shoes for exploration.

Ground-penetrating radar investigations suggest the presence of undiscovered burial chambers within several larger mounds of the cluster.

Location: Kashihara

GPS coordinates: 34.50151,135.79140

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:53

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