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Kabutoyama Kofun

Kabutoyama Kofun

A ancient tomb in Saitama — vast tombs of ancient rulers.

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Overview

Kabutoyama Kofun is an ancient burial mound located in Kabutoyama, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. It is a round tumulus (enpun) and is also known as Ōsato Kabutoyama Kofun. Designated a Historic Site by Saitama Prefecture, it is a valuable relic that conveys the region's history to the present.

Highlights

  • The well-preserved round burial mound
  • Its value as a Saitama Prefecture Historic Site
  • The alternate name Ōsato Kabutoyama Kofun
  • A setting evoking the Kabutoyama place name

History

The tomb has the form of a round tumulus and is designated a Historic Site by Saitama Prefecture. Built in Kabutoyama in Kumagaya City, it is a historic burial mound also known as Ōsato Kabutoyama Kofun.

Access

The site is in Kabutoyama, Kumagaya City. It survives as a round burial mound, but please check maps and official information for detailed routes and any points to note when visiting.

Best season

A visit in the clear air from autumn to winter is recommended, when the sparse vegetation makes the shape of the mound easy to observe.

Map

36.0786, 139.4067 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

  1. 1Arrive at the Kabutoyama Kofun historic site
  2. 2Observe the shape of the round mound
  3. 3Read the information on the prefecture-designated site
  4. 4Stroll while taking in the scenery around Kabutoyama

Did you know?

💡 Besides 'Kabutoyama,' it is also called 'Ōsato Kabutoyama Kofun,' and it is a designated Historic Site of Saitama Prefecture.

Nearby spots

📍 Chikagata Shrine📍 Takagi Shrine📍 St Paul's Church, Kumagaya
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