Hokenoyama Kofun
Hokenoyama Kofun is a Kofun found on the premises of Makimuku ruins. It is a scallop shaped kofun[1]. It has several burial chambers in it.[1]
It has a distinctive scallop-shaped design, the burial mound measures approximately 80 meters in length. Over time, certain details of its angular contours have become less distinct due to natural wear and erosion.[1]
Internally, the Kofun houses several burial pits and chambers. One of its noteworthy features is a reconstructed cist that contains a wooden coffin. This site has garnered attention from scholars who posit that the Hokenoyama Kofun might be among the earliest examples of the Kofun tumulus, suggesting its origin may coincide with the early Kofun period.[1]
Access to the site, though straightforward, requires navigation through a notably narrow road. However, the nearby parking facility accommodates visitors.[1]
The surrounding area of Hokenoyama Kofun is also of archaeological significance. Other sites such as the Hashihaka Kofun and the Makimuku Ishizuka Kofun.[1]
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