Mozu Kofun Group

UNESCO World Heritage

百舌鳥古墳群（仁徳天皇陵古墳）

The Mozu Kofun Group is a group of ancient burial mounds (kofun) in Sakai City, Osaka. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan," inscribed in 2019. On both sides of Daisen Park are the tombs of Emperors Nintoku, Richu and Hanzei. Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun, 486 meters long, is one of the largest burial mounds in the world. Today 44 kofun remain in the Mozu area.

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Visitor information

Admission: No charge.
Getting there: About a 5-minute walk from Mozu Station (JR Hanwa Line).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The Mozu Mounded Tombs Visitor Center has an exhibition area to learn about the kofun along with Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun.
In the Mozu area, 44 kofun remain today, dating from the late 4th to the early 6th century.

Tips for Muslim visitors

You cannot go inside the Nintoku-Tenno-Ryo Tumulus. It is viewed from outside, for example from nearby bridges or the Sakai City Hall observation lobby.
The 21st-floor observation lobby of Sakai City Hall is free and looks out over the tumulus. It also has a cafe where you can have a drink.
Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Osaka and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.