Japan

Shirotori-kofun (Nagoya, Aichi)

Japan

Freely accessible

Public space — no opening hours to check.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Shirotori-kofun is a zenpō-kōen-fun (keyhole-shaped burial mound) located in Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This archaeological monument exemplifies the distinctive kofun architectural tradition of ancient Japan, characterized by its iconic keyhole form—a circular mound adjoined to a rectangular platform—which served as the monumental burial site for elite members of early Japanese society.