Kamegamori-Chinjumori Kofun
A ancient tomb in Fukushima — vast tombs of ancient rulers.
Overview
The Kamegamori-Chinjumori Kofun are a pair of tumuli in Aizubange, Fukushima Prefecture, dating to the early Kofun period. Kamegamori Kofun is a keyhole-shaped tomb, while Chinjumori Kofun is a rectangular keyhole-shaped tomb. Both form part of the surrounding tomb group and are together designated a National Historic Site of Japan.
Highlights
- ●Kamegamori Kofun, a keyhole-shaped tomb (zenpō-kōen-fun)
- ●Chinjumori Kofun, a rectangular keyhole-shaped tomb (zenpō-kōhō-fun)
- ●Their standing as two tombs within the surrounding tomb group
- ●Their joint designation as a National Historic Site of Japan
History
The Kamegamori-Chinjumori Kofun are a pair of tumuli dating to the early Kofun period, in the late 4th century AD. Located in Aizubange, Fukushima Prefecture, they belong to the surrounding tomb group and were together designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1976.
Access
The tombs are located in Aizubange, Fukushima Prefecture, and can be visited using local means of access.
Best season
The historic site can be visited year-round, offering scenery that changes with each of the seasons.
Map
37.5930, 139.8291 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View Kamegamori Kofun, a keyhole-shaped tomb
- 2View Chinjumori Kofun, a rectangular keyhole-shaped tomb
- 3Compare the differing shapes of the two tombs
- 4Reflect on the significance of the tomb group as a National Historic Site
Did you know?
💡 The two tombs differ in form: Kamegamori Kofun is keyhole-shaped, while Chinjumori Kofun is a rectangular keyhole-shaped tomb.
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