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Also near Mt. Hinade are numerous ancient kofun (tumuli) burial mounds. They are related to the Okinaga Clan which is related to the ancient Imperial family.
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The low hill on the left and right are tumuli.
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The Maibara Omi Public Library also houses the Maibara Omi Haniwa Museum. 米原市近江はにわ館
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For a rural museum, the Haniwa Museum is quite impressive. It displays ancient haniwa figures, made of clay, found in tumuli in the surrounding area.
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A model of a burial mound. Go inside and it becomes a video projection room where you can see an entertaining video.
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Haniwa figure
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Haniwa figure shaped as a house.
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