Tanabata-ike Kofun

The circular burial mound measures 29 meters in diameter and features a stone burial chamber constructed with river stones inside its structure.

Dating from the late 4th to early 5th century, this kofun contained the remains of a woman in her forties alongside bronze mirrors and iron tools.

The burial chamber revealed over 3,500 beads, magatama ornaments, and Haji pottery, indicating detailed funeral practices of ancient Japanese society.

The archaeological site transformed into a public park in 1972 displays artifacts in the Shime Town Historical Materials Room for examination.

The fukiishi stone encasing of the mound remains intact, with a moat measuring 3.65 meters in width discovered during excavations in 1999.

Location: Shime

GPS coordinates: 33.57960,130.49951

Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:41