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Daisen Kofun
landmark
Daisen Kofun
大仙古墳
4.1Est. 120Sakai, Kansai
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Overview
World's largest tomb by area, a 486m keyhole-shaped 5th-century burial mound in a UNESCO cluster.
The largest tomb in the world by area, a keyhole-shaped burial mound attributed to Emperor Nintoku dating to the 5th century. The moated kofun stretches 486 meters long and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage cluster of 49 tumuli in the Mozu-Furuichi area. Best appreciated from the air or the Sakai City observation deck, as ground-level views reveal only tree-covered earthen banks.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 大仙古墳
- Nearest station
- Sumiyoshi-Taisha Station (20 min bus)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
Accessibility
Wheelchair parking
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