Otomezuka Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Miyakodori, Kobe, Japan.
Otomezuka Kofun is a burial mound in Kobe with two joined rectangular sections that form a distinctive shape. The structure rises approximately 9 meters above the surrounding land and spans a considerable length.
The mound was constructed during the Kofun period between the 3rd and 6th centuries. Greater recognition came only in the 21st century when the site received designation as a national historic place.
The mound carries the memory of an old love story documented in classical Japanese literature. Visitors sense how this site has served as a memorial across centuries.
The site is easily accessible by public transport and lies just a 2-minute walk from the nearest train station. It functions as a public park where visitors can freely walk around and explore the grounds.
A burial chamber beneath the mound contained unusual artifacts including a bamboo-shaped coffin. These findings offer clues about craftsmanship traditions and religious practices of that ancient time.
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