Igenoyama Kofun

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Igenoyama Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Nagaokakyo, Japan.

The Igenoyama Kofun stretches 128 meters in length and rises 30 meters in width, making it the largest burial mound in Kyoto Prefecture.

Built during the formation of the ancient Japanese state between the 3rd and 6th centuries, this tomb represents the power structure of early Japanese civilization.

The construction methods and architectural elements of Igenoyama Kofun demonstrate the sophisticated burial practices developed during the Kofun period in Japan.

The burial mound is accessible through the Hankyu Local Line, with trains running from Shijo Kawaramachi Station to Nagaokatenjin Station in 12 minutes.

This burial site belongs to the Otokuni Kofun Cluster, a group of eleven distinct mounds that showcase different styles of ancient Japanese funerary architecture.

Part of: Otokuni Kofun Cluster

GPS coordinates: 34.91453,135.69758

Latest update: April 28, 2025 10:22

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