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Our guide
Daisen Kofun in Sakai, Osaka, is a keyhole-shaped burial mound ringed by moats and the largest kofun in Japan: its base alone covers 103,410 m², making it one of the largest tombs in the world. Who was buried there is not known, but the Imperial Household Agency designates it as the tomb of Emperor Nintoku. It is part of the Mozu–Furuichi Kofun Group, a World Heritage Site since 2019.
Our checked record says it is a short walk from Mozu Station on the JR Hanwa Line, and there is a car park at Daisen Park; walking times and parking charges are in “Plan your visit” below. Nanshū-ji is about 1.8 km away.
Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each under its own licence — see credits
- Moat of Daisenryo Ancient Grave 2 — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Haisho of Daisenryo Kofun, Mozu Kofun Group — Sakai Yayoi · CC0 · source · resized
- Nintokutomb front — Komura Jutaro · Public domain · source · resized
- Daisenryo Kofun zenkei-2 — Saigen Jiro · CC0 · source · resized
- Daisenryo Kofun (2024) 03 — Iflwlou · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
- Moat of Daisenryo Ancient Grave — そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · resized
What this place is
Daisen Kofun (Daisenryō Kofun) in Sakai, Osaka, is a keyhole-shaped burial mound ringed by moats and the largest kofun in Japan — its base alone covers 103,410 square metres, making it one of the largest tombs in the world. Who was buried there is not known, but the Imperial Household Agency designates it as the tomb of Emperor Nintoku. It is part of the Mozu–Furuichi Kofun Group, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019.
Visitor information checked: 2026-09-13 · Sakai Tourism Guide: Emperor Nintoku’s Tomb
Background text translated from Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
What to expect at this type of place: History
Getting there by public transport
- JR Hanwa Line to Mozu Station, then about 8 minutes on foot.
- Car park at Daisen Park: ¥200 for up to 2 hours, then ¥100 an hour, ¥600 for 5 hours or more.
Route checked: 2026-09-13 · Sakai Tourism Guide: Emperor Nintoku’s Tomb · Timetables change — check the operator before you travel.
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