Goshikizuka Kofun
Goshikizuka Kofun
兵庫県
The largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in Hyogo, built in the 5th century — Japan's first fully restored kofun with reconstructed stone cobbles and haniwa rows
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400
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Kofun (Tumulus)
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JR・山陽電鉄「垂水」駅から徒歩約15分
兵庫県神戸市垂水区五色山4丁目
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Kofun (Tumulus)
Founded 400
1626 years
Overview
Goshikizuka Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound (zenpokoen fun) constructed in the first half of the 5th century, located in Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. With a total length of 194 meters, it is the largest burial mound in Hyogo Prefecture. Built atop a hill overlooking the Akashi Strait, the site is distinguished by its magnificent panoramic setting above the sea. The name "Goshik…
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Built in the first half of the 5th century, this 194-meter-long keyhole-shaped burial mound is the largest kofun in Hyogo Prefecture. Between 1975 and 1976, it underwent Japan's first full-scale restoration of its paving stones and haniwa clay figure rows. It is designated a National Historic Site.
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