Tojin Otsuka Kofun, Ancient burial mound in Higashikushira, Japan.
Tojin Otsuka Kofun is a burial mound in Higashikushira with the distinctive keyhole shape typical of early Japanese funerary monuments. The structure features a narrow base transitioning to a wider elevated platform where ceremonial objects were positioned.
The mound was constructed during the Kofun period between 250 and 538 AD, reflecting burial practices of the ancient elite. It became part of the officially designated Tojin Kofun Group, recognized as a Historic Site in 1934.
The mound displays haniwa clay figures positioned on its surface, reflecting burial customs of the period. These figurines reveal beliefs about the afterlife and the status rituals practiced by those who constructed such monuments.
The site is accessible via marked pathways with informational signage throughout the grounds. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and wear appropriate footwear for walking on the earthen mound.
The mound is one of nine burial sites in a regional cluster that together form a complex burial system. The varying sizes of the individual mounds reflect different ranks and social standing among those interred.
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