Historic Ruins & Heritage
Mozu Kofungun (Mozu Tombs)
📍 Osaka, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Osaka
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Ticket Price
- Free exterior viewing
- Address
- Osaka, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.5700, 135.4900
Introduction
The Mozu kofun group in Sakai, Osaka, is a vast cluster of ancient burial mounds centred on Emperor Nintoku's tomb (Daisen-ryō), Japan's largest; with the Furuichi group it was listed as World Heritage in 2019. The huge round-and-square mounds stand out clearly in the city — essential to understanding the ancient Yamato state.
✨ Highlights
1
Nintoku's tomb
Japan's largest kofun, awe-inspiring in scale.
2
World Heritage
Listed with the Furuichi group in 2019.
3
In the city
The great mounds stand out amid the town.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Mozu district, Sakai, Osaka, Japan
→Time needed：About 2 hours
→Ticket Information：Free exterior viewing
💡 Tips
• Interiors are closed; walk the perimeter paths.
• Daisen Park's lookout gives the panorama.
• The Sakai City Museum shows excavated finds.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Mozu Kofungun (Mozu Tombs)?
Free exterior viewing
Any practical tips for visiting Mozu Kofungun (Mozu Tombs)?
Interiors are closed; walk the perimeter paths. Daisen Park's lookout gives the panorama.
How long should I spend at Mozu Kofungun (Mozu Tombs)?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.
