Tōmizuka Kofun

Tōmizuka Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound located in Wakabayashi-ku. The structure combines a circular portion with an adjacent rectangular section, surrounded by an irregular moat that varies in width throughout its course.

The mound was built as a tomb for regional rulers of the Miyagi Plain during the early medieval period. This period marked an important phase in how communities organized burial practices and displayed social ranking through monumental architecture.

The name reflects earlier land use in this area. Visitors can explore today how the distinctive two-part shape represents the way regional powers once displayed their status through monumental construction.

The site is open to the public as a park where visitors can walk around and view the structure from different angles. The location is convenient to reach and offers clear views of both the circular and rectangular portions.

A modern national highway cuts diagonally through the rectangular section of the mound. This intersection shows how ancient sites today coexist with modern infrastructure while maintaining their historical significance.

Location: Wakabayashi-ku

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

GPS coordinates: 38.23821,140.91444

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01