Shinmeiyama Tomb

Keyhole-shaped burial mound built between the late fourth and early fifth century, believed to contain the ruler of an ancient Tango kingdom. At 190 meters long, it is the second largest tomb of its shape along the Sea of Japan coast, suggesting the Tango kingdom held considerable wealth and influence at the time. Researchers estimate it took at least five years to construct, with three tiers faced in round stones and originally adorned with around 2,000 terra-cotta haniwa figures. The tomb has never been excavated. One recovered fragment showing a person rowing a boat is on display at the nearby Ancient Tango Village Museum.