Far beyond the pine trees, I could see a group of tower condominiums standing in Musashi-Kosugi

Although not well known, there are many ancient burial mounds in Tokyo. The Shibamaruyama Tumulus is located near the Tokyo Tower, and the Sarugakuzuka Tumulus is in fashionable Daikanyama. Asukayama, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, is home to the Asukayama No. 1 Tumulus. Furthermore, on the southern edge of the Musashino Plateau, which stretches downstream from the Tama River, more than 50 large and small burial mounds have been identified and are called the Ebaradai Tumulus group. Although none of them are as famous as the Hashihaka Tumulus or the Daisenryo Tumulus, one of the largest tombs in the world, there are more tombs in Tokyo than you might think.

Among them, I visited the Kitsunezuka Tumulus in Oyamadai, one of the Ebaradai Tumulus Group. Unfortunately, the identity of the person buried in the burial mound is no longer known. The only thing we know is that the view from the burial mound is excellent. The mound was built on a hillside, and even though it is now surrounded by houses, the view is still good, and on a clear day you can even see Mt. Fuji. However, what I saw beyond the pine trees on this day was the skyscrapers of Musashi-Kosugi.

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