Mitsuyoshi Ishizuka Kofun

The Mitsuyoshi Ishizuka Kofun features a scallop-shaped design, representing distinct architectural patterns used for noble burials in ancient Japanese society.

This burial mound forms an essential component of the Umami Kofun Group, providing evidence of burial traditions during the formation of early Japanese civilization.

The construction and layout of Mitsuyoshi Ishizuka Kofun demonstrate the complex funeral practices and social hierarchies of ancient Japanese nobility.

Located at coordinates 34.550417, 135.735319 in Nara Prefecture, visitors can access the site through guided tours that explain its archaeological significance.

The scallop-shaped structure of this kofun represents specific architectural elements that differentiate it from standard keyhole-shaped burial mounds of the period.

Location: Koryo

Architectural style: scallop-shaped kofun

Part of: Umami Kofun Group

GPS coordinates: 34.55042,135.73532

Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:35