OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

North area

Eta Funayama Kofun

Dating back to the latter half of the 5th century, this keyhole-shaped burial mound extends 62 meters in length and has been designated as a National Historic Site. The stone chamber of the Eta Funayama Kofun is open for visitors to explore.

The burial mound has yielded over 200 artifacts, including a gold and copper crown, shoes, pure gold earrings, a bit for a horse, stirrups, a tachi (long sword), and a sword, all of which are stored as a collective National Treasure at the Tokyo National Museum. Among these artifacts, a sword engraved with 75 Chinese characters in silver is considered the oldest of its kind in Japan, serving as a precious resource for the study of Japan's ancient history.

Address
〒861-0913
Eta, Nagomi-machi, Tamana-gun, Kumamoto-ken
TEL
0968-34-3047
URL
https://www.town.nagomi.lg.jp/kankou/hpkiji/pub/detail.aspx?c_id=3&id=707&class_id=766
 

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