Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group | World Cultural Heritage

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📍Location: Sakai, Osaka Prefecture

The Hundred-tongued Bird Fukuichi Tomb Complex is one of the largest in Japan, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.

✔ Emperor Rende's Mausoleum (Daisen Mausoleum)
* The largest ancient tomb in Japan, 486 meters long
* Surrounded by a moat, shaped like a keyhole, but without access to the interior, can only be viewed from the periphery or from the air.
* There is also an English guide at the door to explain the history for you!
✔ Bai Tongue Ancient Tomb Visitor Center
* Learn about the history, cultural background of the ancient tomb, and 3D model display 📖
*Free admission with observation deck for a clearer overlook of the ancient tomb area.
* The 崴wa & pottery display, during the excavation of the ancient tomb complex, uncovered a large number of unglazed pottery and 崴wa terracotta man figurines, these artifacts provide important clues to the aristocratic culture and religious beliefs of ancient Japanese society at that time.

🚇Transportation JR "Bayutori Station" about 10 minutes walk from Nankai Electric Railway "Sakaito Station" change bus about 15 minutes

Post by Yuuzki | Mar 31, 2025