Minegazuka Kofun

The Minegazuka Kofun extends 96 meters in length with a circular rear section of 56 meters diameter and a rectangular front section of 74.4 meters width.

Built during the late 5th century, this tomb contained over 3,500 burial items including weapons, horse equipment, and silver ornaments discovered during excavations in 1991.

The burial mound belongs to the Furuichi Kofun Cluster, representing the power structure and burial practices of ancient Japanese rulers and elite members.

The archaeological site includes two concentric moats surrounding the mound, with the inner moat measuring 11 meters wide and the outer one 8 meters wide.

The tomb features a vertical stone chamber at its center, where archaeologists found remains of an adult male alongside military artifacts and decorative items.

Location: Habikino

Inception: 6 century

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

Part of: Furuichi Kofun Cluster

GPS coordinates: 34.55220,135.59720

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:14