Kamezuka tumulus

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Sep 27, 2016

Interested in Japanese history? We have the perfect spot!
The Kamezuka burial mound is located in Oita city, near Ozai station.
This the largest burial mound in Oita prefecture with a length of 116m, and its construction has been estimated to have taken place in the early 5th century.
The mound is a three levels construction with its front portion pointing to the south, and the higher level up to 7 meters high. On the top of it lays the 3.2 meters box-type coffin.
Because of ancient grave robbing the archeologists only found debris of iron sword, jewels, jasper tubes, and some glass. You can take a look at the collection in the small museum near the tumulus.
The tumulus area has been designated as a national historic site in 1996, March 28th.
To access the site you can either walk 40 minute from Ozai Station, or take a taxi (10mn ride).
Please come and take a look!
-by Mimi-

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