Komagata Otsuka Kofun

Komagata Otsuka Kofun is an ancient burial mound shaped like two connected rectangles that rises from the landscape in central Japan. The site now sits within a park setting where visitors can walk around and examine the earthen structure directly.

This burial mound was built during the late ancient period for a person of high rank in society. Excavation work decades later uncovered that it had been filled with valuable objects and military equipment from that era.

The mound reflects how ancient Japanese leaders were honored through burial, with its carefully maintained surface showing the importance placed on such resting places. Visitors can observe how communities marked the graves of their most influential members.

The site is located within a park setting and easy to explore on foot, with clear paths around the mound. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and expect open ground with limited shade protection.

Excavations uncovered objects that came not only from Japan but also from distant trade routes, showing the deceased person had connections to far-off cultures. This reveals that such burials marked individuals of exceptional wealth and influence.

Architectural style: two conjoined rectangles-type kofun

GPS coordinates: 36.76167,140.12056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08