Shiga Pref. Tumulus cluster

Wada Kofun Cluster

LocationShiga Pref.
ShapeTumulus cluster
PeriodMid 6th–early 7th c.

Overview

A late-period cluster in Wada Kofun Park, Ritto. Step into the restored chamber and feel the scale of a 6th-century family tomb.

Finds & research

Nine corridor chambers (mostly robbed; No.5 restored); horse gear, weapons, ornaments.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A cluster of nine round mounds on a hill at Shimotoyama, Ritto, built c. 550–600. Though most chamber stones were later removed, the floors yielded rich horse gear, weapons, and ornaments. The chamber of Mound 5 is restored and enterable.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Ritto City Historic Site (1995).

Field notes

Open as Wada Kofun Park; finds are held by the adjoining artifacts center (public viewing suspended; groups by arrangement).

⛩ Open the interactive map 📍 Google Maps

Sources

栗東市滋賀県観光情報

Related kofun

Mausoleum of Emperor Kōbun Azuchi-Hyotanyama Kofun (134m) Kabutoyama Kofun (30m) Zeze-Chausuyama Kofun (122m) Kojinyama Kofun (124m) Kamo-Inariyama Kofun (45m)
← Kimura Kofun Group Tsubakiyama Kofun →