Yamatsuteru-jinja Kofun

The Yamatsuteru-jinja Kofun features a distinctive keyhole shape with a circular back section connected to a square front area, measuring several meters in height.

Discovered in 1882 during road construction work, this burial mound has connections to the imperial court, receiving recognition during Emperor Daigo's reign in 928.

The burial mound stands adjacent to a Shinto shrine where Kunitsukitachi no Mikoto deity receives veneration, representing the fusion of burial and religious practices.

Visitors can access the archaeological site through the Yamatsuteru shrine grounds, which serve as a spiritual center for twenty-seven surrounding villages.

Local records link this burial mound to Empress Jingu, suggesting potential imperial connections through archaeological and historical documentation.

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

GPS coordinates: 35.32999,136.32211

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:13