Miikedaira-kofun

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Miikedaira-kofun, Ancient burial mound in Shimizu-ku, Japan.

Miikedaira-kofun is an ancient burial mound with a keyhole-shaped design featuring underground chambers for the deceased. The structure demonstrates the building techniques and planning that went into creating such monumental tombs.

This mound was built in the early 400s CE during a time when such tombs were common for leaders and nobility. The structure belongs to a larger period in Japan when monumental burial sites shaped the landscape.

The mound reveals how ancient Japanese people arranged burials for their important leaders through its physical structure and layout. You can see the care they took in building such places as final resting sites.

The site is accessible by bus from the main train station in the area and has informational signage to guide visitors. Basic facilities are available to make your visit comfortable.

This monument is one of the few with underground chambers that have survived in western Japan. Its preservation makes it a rare source for understanding how ancient builders worked.

Location: Shimizu-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.05320,138.48051

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24

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