Hyogo Pref. Tumulus cluster

Higashiyama Kofun Cluster

LocationHyogo Pref.
ShapeTumulus cluster
Mound length30 m
PeriodLate 6th–early 7th c.

Overview

A cluster maintained as a park at the foot of Mt. Myoken in Taka Town. Step inside one of Hyogo's largest chambers and look up at its ceiling — an inland Harima hidden gem.

Finds & research

Corridor-type chambers (Mound 1: ~12.4–12.5m, among Hyogo's largest); pottery, arrowheads, swords.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A cluster of 16 round mounds (15–30m) in two groups, built c. 600. The chamber of Mound 1 (~30m across) runs ~12.4–12.5m — among the largest in Hyogo by volume. Pottery, arrowheads, and swords are shown at the adjoining Naka Fureai-kan.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Hyogo Prefectural Historic Site (2003; twelve mounds).

Field notes

Open at all times as a park; Mound 1's chamber can be entered. Finds displayed at the adjoining Naka Fureai-kan.

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Sources

古墳マップ多可町(那珂ふれあい館)

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