9. Dogameyama Kofun

Dogameyama Kofun is a square mounded tomb constructed on the west side of the square front part of Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun [2-1].

Given its position, it is considered to be related to Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun as a satellite tomb. It is the only surviving square tomb in the vicinity of Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun.

Its mound length is more than 26 m, and its height is 5.4 m.

The construction period dates to the first half of the 5th century.

Access
Walk 12 minutes to the northwest from Mozu Station on the JR Hanwa Line.
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