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πŸ›οΈ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

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πŸ›οΈ Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan
UNESCO World Heritage cluster of 49 ancient burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture


🕐 3 min read · Updated 2 Apr 2026 at 13:36

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • 49 ancient burial mounds (kofun) built during the Kofun period (3rd–6th centuries AD)
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2019
  • Located across two clusters: Mozu (Sakai City) and Furuichi (Habikino and Fujiidera cities), Osaka Prefecture
  • Daisenryō Kofun is Japan's largest kofun at 486 meters in length

The Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group comprises 49 ancient burial mounds distributed across Osaka Prefecture, representing the richest material record ...

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