I have become quite interested in these ancient burial sites lately. This one (and others) were discovered when the new highway was built. This is a well done informational site, out in the country-side, with two parking places.
The dots on the sign below represent all the burial sites in the area. The bigger red dot next to the highway represents this one.
This information sign shows the location of other nearby kofuns that were discovered in this area.
Inside is a motion light, so visitors can see the inside.
After we left the kofun site, we went to the local history museum to see these artifacts that were found inside the kofun.
Another recent interest of mine is the Soga Brothers, so I took a picture of them.
This is the museum from the outside. There is a free parking lot next to the museum.
After our delicious, historical treat at Sekibeya, my friends and I continued on to Shizuoka Sengen Shrine. While the shrine itself is interesting and beautiful, our mission was not to see the shrine. These two friends and I are interested in the ancient (third - seventh centuries) Japanese burial mounds called kofun or tumulus. One of the friends learned there was one either near or on the Sengen Shrine grounds.
Of course, there were many steps involved in getting to the kofun!
You think you are at the top, but, no! There are more steps.
Almost there!
Finally! We found it. You can’t go inside, but there is a model and information. You can look from a gated entrance, but it’s dark inside.
This is an interesting place and I highly recommend visiting! History is fascinating!
