Akasaka Tennōzan Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Sakurai, Japan
The Akasaka Tennōzan Kofun features a square design with three distinct stages, measuring 45.5 meters in length and 42.2 meters in width.
Built in the late sixth century, this burial mound contains a horizontal stone chamber with a house-shaped coffin made from white tuff from Mount Nijo.
The stone chamber construction demonstrates advanced architectural techniques of ancient Japan, incorporating granite fieldstones and carefully designed passageways.
Located at coordinates 34.500417, 135.874583, the site received national historic designation in 1954 and remains open for archaeological research and visits.
The burial chamber includes a specialized Kurinuki style iegata sekkan stone coffin with six projections for roping and a square opening at its upper rim.
Location: Sakurai
Architectural style: square kofun
GPS coordinates: 34.50042,135.87458
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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