Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun

Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun
LocationSuwa, Nagano
Coordinates36°04′35″N 138°05′21″E / 36.076381°N 138.089078°E / 36.076381; 138.089078
TypeZenpokoenfun,
Corridor-Style Stone Chamber
History
FoundedLate 6th century
Site notes
Cylindrical Haniwa, Figural Haniwa

Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun (下諏訪青塚古墳) is a Keyhole shaped Kofun (Zenpokoenfun). It is the only Kofun in Suwa, Nagano.[1]

The Kofun was built in the second half of the sixth century. It represents early political centralization in the area and the builders likely built Suwa Taisha.[1]

  • Aozuka Shrine
  • View of Shimosuwa Aozuka Kofun with Aozuka Shrine and stone structure (sekishitsu)
  • Stone structure (sekishitsu)
  • View from the street
  • Torii
  • Sign and tree
  • View of the Lower Suwa Aozuka Kofun
  • Lower Suwa Aozuka Kofun with Aozuka Shrine
  • Shrines near the Kofun

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The History of Shimosuwa ｜ Discover Shimosuwa: Official Guide to Shimosuwa, Japan". Discover Shimosuwa: Official Guide to Shimosuwa, Japan ｜. 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2023-10-17.


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