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Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun
A.D.
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What are kofun?
What makes these kofun special?
Comparison of the world’s largest ancient tombs
Why were kofun made?
The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group was formed.
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Introduction of
Buddhism to Japan
Development of
social system
Ranks indicated by shapes
The usage of kofun as castles
Chuai-tenno-ryo-Kofun
Itasuke Kofun
The kofun saved by local people
Registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site
Enjoy the scenery
What is great about kofun?
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More than 160,000 kofun were made between
A.D. 250 and A.D. 650. Even now, 1,300 years
later, there are still many kofun remaining in
various parts of Japan.
Variety of the
large-scale kofun group
Power of the person
buried
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Kofun as the key to unlock
ancient Japanese history
Local support
View Spot
Let’s find out more!
The popularity of kofun
construction declined over the years.
Kofun replaced due to
large-scale urbanization
Richu-tenno-ryo Kofun
Itasuke Kofun
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The large-scale kofun built by many people over the years
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Tales of Emperor Nintoku, the Compassionate
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SAKAI - a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing, fun,
educational, and culturally rich day!
About Us
Large-scale burial mounds,
kofun, started to be made across Japan.
3 great things that you should know about
Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun!
Access by train
Let’s become
kofun experts!
Additional places you can see in Sakai!
Access to West Area
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1. Tourist Information Center helps you plan your day in Sakai.
2. Services & facilities available at convenience stores
4.Keep an eye out for signboards like
this while looking around kofun!
3. Renting bicycles is a great way to look around various kofun
in Sakai City.
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