Inarimae Kofun Group

The Inarimae Kofun Group contains ten burial mounds of different shapes, including two keyhole-shaped tombs, one square-shaped mound, and four circular mounds spread across the site.

Constructed between the late 4th and 7th centuries, these burial mounds served as final resting places for local leaders of the Tsuzuki district connected to the Yamato polity.

Archaeological excavations in 1967 and 1969 revealed artifacts such as shell beads, glass ornaments, iron swords, and arrowheads, demonstrating the burial traditions of ancient Japan.

The site is accessible by a 20-minute walk from Ichigao Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line, with parking spaces available for visitors arriving by car.

Three preserved burial mounds, numbered 15, 16, and 17, remain from the original complex, with the 16th mound featuring an unusual configuration of connected square shapes.

Location: Kanagawa Prefecture

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

GPS coordinates: 35.55963,139.53193

Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:16