Musashi Fuchū Kumano Jinja Kofun

The three-tiered burial mound features a round-topped design with a burial chamber measuring 8.8 meters in length and surrounding moat structures.

Construction of this burial site dates to the seventh century, with archaeological excavations in 2003 revealing silver ornaments, glass beads, and iron weapons.

This kofun represents the burial traditions of ancient Japanese society, indicating the social rank and status of individuals through specialized tomb construction.

The archaeological site connects to the Fuchū Kyodo no Mori Museum, accessible through an eight-minute walk from Nishifu Station on the JR East Nambu Line.

Ground-penetrating radar investigations in 1994 detected a substantial stone structure at the summit, leading to the recognition of this mound as a kofun.

Location: Fuchū

Inception: 7 century

Architectural style: round-topped burial mound

GPS coordinates: 35.67514,139.45708

Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:59