Fujimoto Kannonyama Kofun

The Fujimoto Kannonyama Kofun extends over 210 meters across rice fields on a plateau along the right bank of the Yaba River.

Built in the middle of the 4th century, this burial site features a two-section structure with a front part of two tiers and a back part of three tiers.

The tomb structure reflects the burial practices of Japanese aristocrats, with its particular design representing social hierarchies during the Kofun period.

The archaeological site remains unexcavated, with no signs of previous digging, preserving the original contents of the burial chamber for future research.

This kofun ranks as the fifth largest zenpō-kōhō-fun type burial mound in Japan and the third largest in eastern Japan, measuring 117.8 meters in total length.

Location: Ashikaga

GPS coordinates: 36.30078,139.43675

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06