Asamayama kofun, Ancient burial mound in Sakae, Japan
The Asamayama Kofun displays a keyhole shape formed by connecting a square section to a circular section within the Ryūgakuji Kofun Cluster.
Built during the 7th century, this burial mound represents the engineering capabilities and social organization of the Kofun period in Japan.
The structure contains burial chambers that held ceremonial objects and personal possessions, reflecting the funeral practices of ancient Japanese society.
Visitors can reach the kofun by taking a bus from Ajiki Station to the Fudoki no Oka Kitaguchi stop and walking for five minutes.
The tomb belongs to the largest kofun cluster in the Kantō region, comprising 114 burial mounds spread across 1.5 kilometers of plateau.
Location: Sakae
Inception: 7 century
Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun
Part of: Ryūgakuji Kofun Cluster
GPS coordinates: 35.82778,140.26917
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:09
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