Aizu Otsukayama Kofun
Aizu Otsukayama Kofun
福島県
A 115-meter keyhole burial mound from the mid-4th century—triangular-rimmed bronze mirrors excavated here confirm ties to the Yamato court
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350
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Kofun (Tumulus)
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JR磐越西線「会津若松」駅からタクシーで約25分
福島県会津若松市大字坂下町地内
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Kofun (Tumulus)
Founded 350
1676 years
Overview
Aizu Otsukayama Kofun is a 4th-century keyhole-shaped burial mound (approx. 115 m) in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima. Rich burial goods including numerous triangular-rimmed bronze mirrors — symbols of Yamato court authority granted to regional leaders — demonstrate that Yamato influence reached deep into the Tohoku region. Designated a National Historic Site.
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4世紀中頃築造の前方後円墳。全長約115メートル。三角縁神獣鏡など多数の副葬品が出土し、大和王権との関係を示す。国の史跡指定。
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Open-air historic site, viewable at any time. No gate or fence restricts access (located within the city-run Otsukayama Cemetery Park).
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Free.
As of 2026-07-18. Subject to change.
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