Uguisuzuka Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Nara, Japan.
The Uguisuzuka Kofun features a distinctive keyhole shape with a length of 103 meters and stands prominently on Mount Wakakusa peak.
Built during the early Kofun period between the 3rd and 7th centuries, this burial mound represents the architectural practices of Japan's emerging hierarchical society.
The excavation revealed numerous cylindrical clay figurines, house-shaped ornaments, and boat-shaped decorations that indicate funeral customs of ancient Japanese nobility.
The burial mound opens to visitors from mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November, offering views across the Nara Basin and southern Kyoto.
The entire surface of this mountain-top tomb displays carefully arranged stone coverings, with a distinctive island-like structure measuring 25 meters by 16.6 meters.
Location: Nara
Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun
GPS coordinates: 34.69111,135.85444
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:13
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