Yamagahana Kofun

Overview

Yamagahana Kofun, also known locally as Furumi Tomb No. 13, is an ancient burial mound in the Furumi district of Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. It is thought to be a square-shaped tomb (hofun) and is one of several mounds that make up the Furumi tomb cluster. Designated as a Prefectural Historic Site, it offers a quiet encounter with the ancient culture of the Inaba region. Rather than a flashy tourist site, its appeal lies in the craftsmanship of its stone burial chamber.

Highlights

• ●A distinctive stone sarcophagus fitted with a side entrance
• ●A presumed square-mound form and its status as a Prefectural Historic Site
• ●The atmosphere of ancient Inaba felt within the Furumi tomb cluster
• ●A quiet, un-commercialised setting ideal for unhurried observation

History

The tomb is one component of the Furumi tomb group and is presumed to be a square mound. Its most notable feature is a stone sarcophagus with a side entrance, a chamber type seen from the later Kofun period onward. The site is protected as a Prefectural Historic Site. Details about its exact date of construction and the identity of the person buried here remain subjects of study, so please check on-site signage or official sources for confirmed information.

Map

35.4917, 134.1997 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Set out from central Tottori City toward the Furumi district
2. 2Arrive at Yamagahana Kofun and study the mound form and side-entrance chamber
3. 3Read the local explanation and take in the spread of the Furumi tomb cluster
4. 4Return to central Tottori and round off the day with local food and sights

Did you know?

💡 The alternative name Furumi Tomb No. 13 reflects the fact that this mound was catalogued and numbered within the wider Furumi tomb cluster. Walking here with the surrounding group of tombs in mind, rather than viewing it in isolation, helps you imagine the scale of ancient settlement across the whole area.

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