Nagayama Kofun

Nagayama Kofun features a keyhole-shaped design formed by earth and stones, measuring several hundred meters in length and standing as a prominent ancient tomb structure.

The burial mound dates from approximately 500 CE during the Kofun period, when such structures marked the final resting places of Japanese elite members.

The site belongs to the Mozu-Furuichi Kofungun complex, representing early Japanese engineering methods and social hierarchy through monumental architecture.

Located five minutes on foot from Mozu Station on the JR Hanwa Line, the site offers visitors multiple observation points to examine the ancient structure.

Archaeological excavations initiated in 2018 revealed materials and artifacts that document burial practices and construction techniques from fifth-century Japan.

Location: Sakai-ku

Inception: 5 century

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

Part of: Mozu Tombs

GPS coordinates: 34.56800,135.48670

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05