Enku's Burial Mound, Archaeological site in Seki, Japan
Enku's burial mound is a circular earthen structure in Seki that marks where the Buddhist monk was laid to rest. Stone markers and traditional elements are arranged around the site to indicate its spiritual purpose.
The mound was built as a burial place for the Buddhist monk Enku and reflects burial practices that existed in the region. Regional authorities recognized it as an important historic site in 1973.
The burial site blends Buddhist traditions with local customs, showing how spiritual practice was woven into community life. You can see traces of these connections in how the place was arranged and used.
The site is open year-round and information panels explain the archaeological findings. The area is easy to reach on foot and can be visited without special preparation.
Excavations near the mound uncovered tools and pottery from a much earlier period than the burial itself. These discoveries reveal that the area was inhabited and used long before the mound was built.
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