Chōshizuka Kofun

The Chōshizuka Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Kinryū-chō neighborhood of the city of Saga, . The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1978.
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
  • Type: Tomb
  • Description: kofun in Saga, Saga, Japan
  • Also known as: Chōshizuka Kofun (Saga)

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Municipal Kinryu Elementary School and Nishikuma Kofun.

School
is situated 1 km south of Chōshizuka Kofun.

Tomb
The is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Kinryumachi neighborhood of the city of Saga, . The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1975. is situated 1¼ km northwest of Chōshizuka Kofun.

Archaeological site
Photo: Saigen Jiro, CC0.
The site is an archaeological site consisting of the ruins of the Nara period to early Heian period Provincial Capital of Hizen Province, located in the Yamato neighborhood of the city of Saga, San'yō region of . is situated 2½ km west of Chōshizuka Kofun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kawakami(-kyo) Ravine and Kanzaki.

Locality
is a locality, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Chōshizuka Kofun.

is a city located in , . As of 30 April 2024, the city had an estimated population of 30,329 in 12,440 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 125.13 km2.

is a city located in the central part of on the island of , . As of 31 May 2024, the city had an estimated population of 44,120 in 17,548 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2.

Chōshizuka Kofun

Latitude
33.3178° or 33° 19′ 4″ north
Longitude
130.29983° or 130° 17′ 59″ east
Open location code
8Q5G879X+4W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5643367629
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­tomb
Wiki­data ID
Q17214579
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In Other Languages

“Chōshizuka Kofun” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: 銚子塚古墳
  • Chōshizuka Kofun
  • Chōshizuka Kofun (Saga)

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include 佐賀整肢学園こども発達医療センター and Prefectural Kinryu Special Support School.

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