【公式】長崎観光/旅行ポータルサイト ながさき旅ネット
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Soroku Kofun （そうろくこふん）

The largest kofun in the prefecture! A huge grave for someone of high status

Area
Iki
Category
History＆Culture Nature＆Hot Spring
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This is a keyhole-shaped* kofun (tumulus) on Iki Island in the Genkai Nada Sea. It is a vast grave: 91 m long, with a 43 m diameter (the round part), and 10 m high, built on land 100 meters above sea level. Gilt bronze horse harnesses and Silla earthenware from the Korean Peninsula have been excavated here, so it is thought that this was the grave of a powerful person who was involved in trade with the Asian continent in the 6th century.
*A unique Japanese grave shape: a circle and rectangle are connected, creating a characteristic shape like a keyhole. It is thought that these graves belonged to people of the highest social status.

Information

Address 811-5553　長崎県壱岐市勝本町立石東触81番地
TEL 0920-45-2728(Cultural Property Team, Society and Education Section, Iki City)
Parking There is a car park (5 minutes' walk to the kofun)
Access 15 minutes' drive from Gonoura Port
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