Kurizuka Tomb (Kurizuka Kofun)
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Kurizuka Tomb (Kurizuka Kofun)
栗塚古墳
Overview
The square mound of the Kurizuka kofun is just to the east of the tomb of Emperor Ōjin (ōjin-tennō-ryō kofun).
The Kurizuka kofun sits just east of the Emperor Ojin tomb in Osaka and is thought to be a subsidiary mound constructed at the same time. Archaeologists note that the two mounds share parallel axes and were once bordered by rows of haniwa terracotta figures. A small excavation permitted on the south and west sides in 1988 revealed the original mound had two tiers with straight sloping sides covered in fist-sized stones and encircled by haniwa. The Imperial Household Agency has not permitted full excavation. Standing 15 meters high and covering about 0.11 hectares, the mound is a tangible piece of Japan's ancient burial traditions.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 栗塚古墳
- Nearest station
- Sakurai Station (20 min bus)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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