Overview
Nakayamasoen Kofun is a burial mound located in the Nakayamasoen neighborhood of Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture. Believed to date from the Asuka period, it is notable for its unusual octagonal-shaped mound.
Highlights
- ●A kofun believed to date from the Asuka period
- ●A rare octagonal-shaped mound (hakkakufun)
- ●Contains a horizontal stone burial chamber
- ●Designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1999
History
The kofun is thought to have been built around the late Asuka period. It contains a horizontal stone burial chamber, and it was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1999.
Access
The site is located in the Nakayamasoen neighborhood of Takarazuka. Please check official information for the route from the nearest station and visiting hours before you go.
Best season
As this is an outdoor historic site, mild weather in spring or autumn makes it easier to take time observing the shape of the mound.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Check the route to the Nakayamasoen area of Takarazuka in advance
- 2Observe the octagonal shape of the mound from around its perimeter
- 3View the opening of the horizontal stone chamber
- 4Read on-site information panels about its 1999 heritage designation
Did you know?
💡 The octagonal shape of the mound (hakkakufun) is a relatively rare form among Japan's kofun.
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