Overview
The Tashiro-Ota Kofun is a circular burial mound (enpun) in the Tashirohonmachi district of Tosu, Saga Prefecture. It has long been known as one of the decorated tombs bearing colored wall paintings, and inside it features a horizontal stone chamber. It is a historically valuable tomb thought to be the grave of a powerful ancient clan.
Highlights
- ●A decorated tomb designated a National Historic Site
- ●A tomb bearing colored wall paintings
- ●A horizontal stone chamber structure
- ●6th-century keyhole tombs scattered nearby
History
The Tashiro-Ota Kofun has long been known as a decorated tomb of the colored-mural type, and it was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1926. Scattered nearby are keyhole-shaped tombs of the 6th century such as Tsurugizuka, Okadera, and Koshindozuka, pointing to the presence of a powerful clan, of which the tomb's occupant is thought to have been a member.
Access
The site is in Tashirohonmachi, Tosu, Saga Prefecture. Because it lies on the grounds of a private house and has preservation issues, it is closed to the public except for a special exhibition held once a year. Please check the opening dates via maps and official information before visiting.
Best season
Since it can only be viewed during the special exhibition held once a year, it is best to plan your visit around that opening schedule.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Check the schedule of the once-a-year special exhibition
- 2Visit the Tashiro-Ota Kofun in Tashirohonmachi, Tosu
- 3View the colored wall paintings and the horizontal stone chamber
- 4Reflect on the nearby 6th-century tombs such as Tsurugizuka
Did you know?
💡 Because this tomb lies on the grounds of a private house, it is a precious decorated tomb that normally cannot be viewed except during the once-a-year special exhibition.
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