Takehara Kofun Burial Mound

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An ancient burial mound located on the grounds of Suwa Shrine in Takehara, Miyawaka City. Built in the latter half of the sixth century the burial mound has a round shape with a diameter of nearly 18 meters and stands nearly five-meters tall. The interior features decorations including wall paintings causing it to be classified as a Decorative Burial Mound. A vivid mural remains within the mound and a variety of burial accessories have been excavated the Burial mound has been designated as a National Historic Site.

Spot details

Address: Fukuoka Miyawaka Takehara 731-2 Map
Area: Munakata / Central Fukuoka Area
Phone: 0949520379
Hours: 9:00-16:00
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]220yen
[Middle/High School Students]110yen
[Elementary School Students]50yen
Parking Lot: Available(26spaces)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

内部を見学できる国指定文化財（史跡）の装飾古墳

Reviewed : 2020.08.02

九州北部で6世紀に造られたという装飾古墳の中でも、20kmほど南にある王塚古墳とともに日本有数の装飾古墳として国指定文化財（史跡）になっています。古墳のある諏訪神社下の資料館受付で入場料を払うと古墳の中に入ってガラス越しに見事な壁画を見ることができます。九州自動車道若宮インター近くに竹原古墳の看板があり、是非見て欲しい古墳です。