Mozu Tombs
百舌鳥古墳群 · 사카이시
Megalithic tombs in Japan
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mozu Tombs2:51
Welcome to the Mozu Tombs, an architectural marvel nestled within the bustling urban expanse of Sakai City in the Osaka Prefecture. I am deeply honored to serve as your guide today, leading you through a profound historical…
Listen in the app2The Southern Viewing Platform of Emperor Nintoku's Tomb2:43
As we take our position upon the southern viewing platform, the majestic Daisen Kofun, universally known as the mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku, commands our absolute attention. This is the undisputed crown jewel of the Mozu…
Listen in the app3The Outer Moat Perimeter Walk2:25
As we depart the viewing platform and begin our leisurely stroll along the expansive perimeter of the outer moat, the environmental tranquility of the site becomes fully apparent. The air here feels palpably different, cooled by…
Listen in the app4Daisen Park Entrance and the Meaning of the Keyhole2:34
We now transition away from the immense perimeter of the Daisen Kofun and cross into the verdant, welcoming grounds of Daisen Park. As you step onto the paved pathways, take a moment to appreciate the beautifully manicured lawns…
Listen in the app5Sakai City Museum and the Artifacts of Power2:44
As we enter the Sakai City Museum, located right here in the heart of Daisen Park, the focus of our exploration shifts from the colossal exterior architecture of the mounds to the intimate, revealing artifacts hidden within them.…
Listen in the app6Magodayama Kofun and the Architecture of Hierarchy2:25
Stepping back out into the gentle sunlight of Daisen Park, we follow a winding, tree lined path that brings us face to face with a much more modest structure, the Magodayama Kofun. Notice how the atmosphere here is intimately…
Listen in the app7The Japanese Garden and the Spirit of Sen no Rikyu2:28
Let us pause our archaeological exploration to seek a moment of profound serenity within the Daisen Park Japanese Garden. As we cross the wooden bridge over the shimmering, koi filled pond, the sound of trickling water from the…
Listen in the app8Itasuke Kofun and the Power of Citizen Preservation2:30
We now depart the boundaries of Daisen Park and walk south through a charming, quiet residential neighborhood to arrive at our next destination, the Itasuke Kofun. As you approach this particular keyhole shaped tomb, you will…
Listen in the app9Nisanzai Kofun and the Reflection of Eternity2:26
Our scholarly journey reaches its physical culmination here, at the breathtaking Nisanzai Kofun. Located further south, slightly removed from the densest cluster of the Mozu group, this site offers an unparalleled atmosphere of…
Listen in the app10Closing2:13
As our comprehensive exploration of the Mozu Kofun Group comes to a close, I invite you to take one final, lingering look at the ancient landscapes we have traversed today. We have walked in the shadows of giants, tracing the…
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What is Mozu Tombs?
Mozu Tombs is a place in 사카이시 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 사카이시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 25 min 19 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.5639, 135.4875 |
| Last updated |
