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The “Ishibutai Burial Mound,” symbolizing Asuka Village, is one of Japan’s largest square tumuli, known for its unique appearance with an exposed horizontal stone chamber made of over 30 massive boulders. The total weight reaches about 2,300 tons, and how such giant rocks were transported in the 7th century remains a mystery. Once covered in earth, the stones remained after long years, earning the name from its stage-like shape. You can enter the stone chamber’s interior and firsthand feel ancient technology and the scale of power in the massive, cool space. For travelers wanting to experience Asuka-period mysteries, it is an essential highlight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The “Ishibutai Burial Mound,” symbolizing Asuka Village, is one of Japan’s largest square tumuli, known for its unique appearance with an exposed horizontal stone chamber made of over 30 massive boulders. The total weight reaches about 2,300 tons, and how such giant rocks were transported in the 7th century remains a mystery. Once covered in earth, the stones remained after long years, earning the name from its stage-like shape. You can enter the stone chamber’s interior and firsthand feel ancient technology and the scale of power in the massive, cool space. 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