Sakurai Chausuyama Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Sakurai, Japan
The Sakurai Chausuyama Kofun extends 207 meters in length and features a distinctive keyhole shape with an elongated front section and rounded rear portion.
Built in the early 5th century, this imperial tomb incorporates a stone chamber decorated with cinnabar pigments and contains the remains of a high-ranking ruler.
The burial mound demonstrates advanced construction techniques of ancient Japanese society through its precise stone arrangements and sophisticated architectural design.
Located at the northern foot of Mount Tori, the site remains open for visitors throughout the year and stands five minutes by bus from JR Sakurai Station.
Archaeological excavations in 2023 revealed 103 bronze mirrors within the tomb, marking the largest collection of ancient mirrors discovered in a single Japanese burial.
Location: Sakurai
Inception: 4 century
Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun
GPS coordinates: 34.51167,135.85694
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:48
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