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Overview
Otsukayama Kofun is an ancient burial mound located in Tsuji-cho, Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture. It has a scallop-shaped form, and it is counted among the mounds that make up the Oiwayama Kofun Cluster, which is designated a National Historic Site. Built on the land of Yasu along the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, it is a valuable relic that conveys the region's ancient history to the present day.
Highlights
- ●A scallop-shaped mound resembling a shell when seen from above
- ●One of the mounds forming the nationally designated Oiwayama Cluster
- ●A valuable Kofun-period relic on the east shore of Lake Biwa
- ●A historical walk paired with the surrounding cluster of mounds
History
Otsukayama Kofun occupies part of the Oiwayama Kofun Cluster that spreads across the Tsuji-cho area of Yasu City. The cluster is designated a National Historic Site, telling us that this region was a base of powerful groups during the Kofun period. Its distinctive scallop shape offers clues to the burial culture and society of that era. For details on its construction date and those interred, please check official sources.
Access
The mound is located in Tsuji-cho, Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, in the Yasu area along the eastern shore of Lake Biwa. It is typically reached by bus or on foot from the nearest railway station. Other mounds forming the Oiwayama Kofun Cluster are also scattered nearby. Please confirm detailed routes and whether visits are permitted through official information.
Best season
As an outdoor historic site, it is most pleasant to explore from spring to early summer, surrounded by greenery, and in the comfortable autumn. Prepare for summer heat and winter cold, and wear clothing suitable for walking. Choose a season well suited to a historical stroll among the burial mounds.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head toward Tsuji-cho from the nearest station in Yasu
- 2Visit Otsukayama Kofun and observe its scallop-shaped form
- 3Explore the nearby mounds of the Oiwayama Kofun Cluster
- 4Round off the trip by learning about Yasu's history and culture
Did you know?
💡 A scallop-shaped kofun is a form in which the front portion of a keyhole-shaped mound is shortened, so that seen from above it resembles the outline of a scallop shell. The Oiwayama Kofun Cluster, to which Otsukayama Kofun belongs, is a National Historic Site, and the way several mounds remain together suggests this was a land of importance in ancient times.
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