Kurohimeyama Kofun

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Kurohimeyama Kofun, Keyhole-shaped burial mound in Mihara-ku, Japan

The burial mound spans 114 meters in length, features a circular section of 67 meters in diameter, and reaches a height of 11 meters.

The tomb, constructed during the second half of the 5th century, served as a fortification during the late medieval period of Japan.

Archaeological excavations revealed 24 sets of armor, multiple helmets, steel weapons, and 359 cylindrical haniwa terracotta figurines within the burial chambers.

Visitors can reach the site by taking a bus from Kawachi-Matsubara Station to Shimokurayama-Nishi stop, with the guidance center closed on Mondays.

The burial chamber contains eight sandstone blocks forming the ceiling and river stones on the floor for drainage purposes.

Location: Mihara-ku

Architectural style: keyhole-shaped kofun

GPS coordinates: 34.54561,135.55765

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:58

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