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The Tsukuriyama Kofun is a great example of Japanese burial mounds. The keyhole shape, characteristic of Japanese burial mounds, has been well preserved. It is the largest kofun in Okayama prefecture, and the forth largest kofun in Japan (30 meters high, 350 meters long). It is believed that one of the rulers of ancient Kibi is buried inside the kofun, but the tomb has never been escavated. It is thought to have been constructed sometime in the fifth century.
On top of the kofun is Koujinja (Kou Shrine). If you visit this kofun, remember that the best view is from the sky, because you can best appreciate the keyhole shape however, standing on the top of the keyhole, as well as from the Kibiji trail, you can notice the shape somewhat.
To walk by or on top of the kofun is free.
