Hokenoyama Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Sakurai, Japan
The Hokenoyama Kofun measures 80 meters in length and features a scallop-shaped design decorated with stones from the Makimuku river.
Built around 250 AD, this megalithic tomb represents one of the earliest large keyhole-shaped burial structures in Japan during the formation of the Yamato kingdom.
The excavation in 1995 revealed burial chambers containing wooden coffins, stone-paved floors, and artifacts from the Tokai region and Seto Inland Sea.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through a narrow road and park their vehicles in a dedicated parking facility near the tomb.
The name Hokenoyama originates from a legend about Princess Yamato Totohi Momoso and her connection to the sacred Mount Miwa.
Location: Sakurai
Architectural style: Makimuku-type keyhole-shaped kofun
GPS coordinates: 34.53986,135.84489
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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