Komae Tumuli Clusters
Komae City is situated on the left bank of Tama River on the southern outskirts of the Musashino Plateau.
From the mid fifth century to the mid sixth century, a number of tumuli were built in the southern part of the city bordering Tama River.
The number of tumuli is estimated at approximately 60 to 70, and there were numerous tumuli. That’s why they are called “Komae 100 Tumuli.”
Long years have passed since the tumuli were built, and most of the tumuli have been flattened up to now.
Some tumuli, however, retain their original appearance when they were built.
Kabutozuka Tumulus is a round tumulus that is approximately 35 meters in diameter and 5 meters in height. It is estimated that it was built in the early sixth century.
The remaining mound retains its original shape well and is designated as a cultural asset of Tokyo.
Tsuchiyazuka Tumulus is a round tumulus that is approximately 35 meters in diameter and 4 meters in height. It is estimated that it was built around the mid fifth century.
When excavation research on the surrounding moat was conducted in 2004, a number of cylindrical haniwa were found. The remaining burial mound retains its original shape well and is designated as a historical site of Komae City.
Kamezuka Tumulus is a scallop-shaped or keyhole-shaped tumulus that is approximately 40 meters in diameter and 7 meters in height. It is estimated that it was built at the end of the fifth century.
When excavation research was conducted in 1951, bronze mirrors, harnesses, and straight swords were found.
Later on, however, most of the burial mound was flattened.
As of today, the tumulus retains only a part of the forepart, and on the top of the burial mound, there is a stone monument on which the words written by Soho Tokutomi “Komae Kamezuka” are inscribed.
(Tsuchiyazuka Tumulus is off-limits.)
