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
- 1Arrive at the Kabutoyama Kofun historic site
- 2Observe the shape of the round mound
- 3Read the information on the prefecture-designated site
- 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.
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