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Tsukuriyama ancient tomb

Japan, 701-1344 Shinjoshita, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture

It is a keyhole-shaped tumulus dating back to the first half of the 5th century and is the 4th largest in Japan. It is built in three stages, with a total length of approximately 350m, a rear circle diameter of approximately 224m, and a height of approximately 27 to 32.5m. On the top of the mound in the rear round part, figurative clay clay figures are found, and on each step of the slope of the mound, a large number of stones and rows of cylindrical clay clay stones can be seen. It is known as the largest keyhole-shaped tumulus in Japan that can be climbed all the way to the top of the mound. Famous are the Sakakiyama Tumulus, which has six baizuka, and where a horse-shaped obihook was excavated, and the Senzoku Tumulus, which has a stone barrier carved with straight arc patterns. (Tombs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Telephone number 086-803-1332
Website https://okayama-kanko.net/sightseeing/spot/573/
Access
  • 3km 10 minutes from Okayama Expressway Okayama Soja IC via National Route 180 Approximately 30 minutes by car from Okayama Station
Language 日本語
Other Please use a volunteer guide (free of charge) when touring the ancient tomb. Phone: 090-3633-5200 Email kofun.aikotoba@gmail.com Parking: Available (visitor center)
Last Update : 2024.03.13   Okayama Tourism and Convention Association

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