Karusato Ōtsuka Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Habikino, Japan
The Karusato Otsuka Kofun is a large mound shaped like a keyhole with a distinctive three-lobed structure. The site measures about 190 meters in length and shows the architectural style typical of the late burial mound period.
This mound was built in the late 5th century and belongs to the Furuichi Kofun Cluster. Clay cylinders were discovered during excavations in the 1980s, revealing the craftsmanship techniques of that era.
The Imperial Household Agency recognizes this mound as the final resting place of Prince Yamato Takeru and calls it the Shirotori Imperial Mausoleum. Visitors notice the reverence shown at this site when walking through the grounds.
The site is accessible on foot from Furuichi Station, located about 10 minutes west along the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line. The walk passes through flat terrain and is straightforward to complete.
The site is surrounded by a moat that measures about 35 meters across and significantly extends the overall dimensions of the mound. This moat was an important part of the original design and shows the importance placed on this burial location.
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