Itasuke Kofun

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One of the Mozu burial mounds, a beautiful keyhole-shaped tomb surrounded by water. It has a history of being saved from development by citizen movements, symbolizing the pride Sakai's people have in their cultural heritage. Now known as a home to wild raccoon dogs, you can enjoy a calm landscape where history and nature coexist. A popular spot for walking tourists to see an ancient king's tomb suddenly appearing within a residential area, unique to Osaka.

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Sakai Convention & Tourism Bureau

Itasuke Kofun

Address
3-338 Mozuhonmachi, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka
Website
http://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/kanko/rekishi/bunkazai/bunkazai/shokai/bunya/shiseki/mozukofungun/itasuke.html
Operator
Sakai City Cultural Affairs Division

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