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Noge-Otsuka Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Setagaya, Japan.

The Noge-Otsuka Kofun extends 104 meters in length with a circular section measuring 67 meters in diameter and rising 11 meters above ground level.

Built during the 5th century, this three-tiered tumulus contained four interred bodies and yielded significant archaeological discoveries including iron armor and copper mirrors.

The tomb features some of the earliest terracotta clay figures found in Tokyo, providing evidence of burial practices during the Kofun Period.

Located ten minutes on foot from Todoroki Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line, the site sits within Tama River Noge-cho Park in Setagaya district.

The structure incorporates a horseshoe-shaped water moat and contains a distinctive protrusion known as tsukuri-dashi within its scallop-shaped design.

Architectural style: scallop-shaped kofun

GPS coordinates: 35.60500,139.64308

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17

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