๐๏ธ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 49 ancient burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture
๐ Fast Facts
- 49 ancient burial mounds built during the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries AD)
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2019
- Located across two clusters in Sakai, Habikino, and Fujiidera cities, Osaka Prefecture
- Includes Daisenryล Kofun, Japan's largest keyhole-shaped tomb at 486 meters long
The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group comprises 49 ancient burial mounds (kofun) scattered across Osaka Prefecture, representing one of the ...