Kajiyama Kofun

The Kajiyama Kofun features a modified octagonal shape measuring 17 meters in diagonal length with sides ranging between 2.5 to 8.5 meters in width.

Built between the late 6th and 7th centuries, the burial chamber incorporates advanced stone-cutting methods and contains murals depicting patterns and fish on its walls.

The tomb includes a horizontal stone burial chamber made from cut tuff, consisting of a main chamber, gate, and antechamber stretching 9.2 meters in length.

The burial chamber opens to visitors during spring and autumn when temperature variations remain minimal to protect the ancient wall paintings.

Excavations in 1978 revealed red-yellow colored murals showing a fish, possibly a salmon or carp, along with metal objects and thin gold plates.

Location: Tottori

GPS coordinates: 35.45125,134.29454

Latest update: April 5, 2025 21:16