Karusato Ōtsuka Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Habikino, Japan
The Karusato Otsuka Kofun spans 190 meters in length and rises 23 meters high, featuring a distinctive keyhole shape with three-tiered construction.
Built during the late 5th century, this tumulus belongs to the Furuichi Kofun Cluster and contains cylindrical clay figures discovered during 1981 excavations.
The Imperial Household Agency recognizes this burial mound as the final resting place of Prince Yamato Takeru, designating it as the Shirotori Imperial Mausoleum.
Visitors can reach the ancient tomb by taking a 10-minute walk west from Furuichi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line.
The mound features a 35-meter-wide moat and elevated embankment measuring 21 meters across the top surface.
Location: Habikino
Inception: 5 century
Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun
Part of: Furuichi Kofun Cluster
GPS coordinates: 34.55110,135.60440
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:17
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