Itasuke Kofun

いたすけ古墳

3.9Est. 30Sakai, Kansai

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Keyhole-shaped ancient tomb saved by citizens, now serving as a nature sanctuary.

A well preserved keyhole shaped tomb in the Mozu cluster that was famously saved from destruction by a local citizen movement. Today, the surrounding moat is a sanctuary for tanuki and migratory birds. Visitors can view the forested mound from a dedicated platform.

Local tips

Look closely at the ruined concrete bridge stretching into the moat, a stark reminder of the halted residential development that almost destroyed the site.

Practical info

Japanese name: いたすけ古墳
Nearest station: Uenoshiba Station (15 min walk)

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