Konabe Kofun, Imperial burial mound in Nara, Japan
The Konabe Kofun spans 204 meters in length with a circular section measuring 125 meters in diameter and rises 20 meters above ground level.
Built during the Kofun period between the third and seventh centuries, this three-tiered structure incorporates architectural elements from both Chinese and Korean tomb designs.
Archaeological findings at Konabe Kofun reveal rings of haniwa clay figures at each tier level, reflecting burial practices of ancient Japanese nobility.
Visitors can observe the burial mound from various angles by following the perimeter path that encircles the surrounding moat.
The structure maintains nearly identical dimensions and orientation to nearby Uwanabe Kofun, though research indicates Konabe was constructed at an earlier date.
Location: Nara
Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun
Part of: Saki-Tatenami Kofun Cluster
GPS coordinates: 34.69769,135.80472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:06
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