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Takamatsuzuka Tomb
Takamatsuzuka Tomb Photo: 8-hachiro CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Asuka / Takamatsuzuka Tomb

Asuka, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Takamatsuzuka Tomb

The Takamatsuzuka Tomb (高松塚古墳, Takamatsuzuka Kofun) is an Asuka period circular tomb burial mound, located in the village of Asuka, Nara in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1972.

From the Wikipedia article “Takamatsuzuka Tomb” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Takamatsuzuka Tomb. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationAsuka, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationAsuka Station, 0.8 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 39 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Takamatsuzuka Tomb?
Asuka Station. It is 0.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Takamatsuzuka Tomb a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure.

Nearby

Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum
0.0 km away · Asuka
Nakaoyama Kofun
Nakaoyama Kofun
0.2 km away · Asuka
Hinokuma-dera
Hinokuma-dera
0.7 km away · Asuka
Omiashi Shrine
Omiashi Shrine
0.7 km away · Asuka
Iwayayama Kofun
Iwayayama Kofun
0.9 km away · Asuka
Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata
Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata
1.2 km away · Asuka

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nakaoyama Kofun: Shirasutarchan (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hinokuma-dera: Takanuka (CC BY 3.0), Omiashi Shrine: Takanuka (CC BY 3.0), Iwayayama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata: Fujishitata (CC BY-SA 4.0)