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

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