狐塚古墳, Circular burial mound in Setagaya-ku, Japan.
Kitsuzuka Kofun is a circular burial mound approximately 40 meters across and standing about 5.5 meters high on the Musashino Plateau in Setagaya. The site has been transformed into a public park where visitors can walk around and experience the ancient monument firsthand.
This burial mound was constructed for a regional leader during the late Kofun period, likely in the 5th century. Archaeological digs in the 1970s uncovered clay figures and pottery that confirmed the ancient origins of the site.
This mound served as a burial place for a regional leader during the Kofun period. Visitors can see how the circular shape reflects the burial practices and social importance of that era.
The site is easy to visit and sits in a quiet residential area of Setagaya where walking around is pleasant. There are no special requirements to explore the mound and the surrounding park grounds.
The name comes from old stories about foxes that lived here until the 1920s. Local traditions speak of these animals making the mound their home and leaving an impression on the place's character.
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