Japan Midokoro / Kumamoto Prefecture / Yamaga / Nabeta Cave Tombs
Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Nabeta Cave Tombs
- Nearest stationKonoha Station 12.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Nabeta Cave Tombs (鍋田横穴, Nabeta yokoaka) is an archaeological site containing a cluster of late Kofun period yokoanabo located in what is now part of the city of Yamaga, Kumamoto, Japan. It is significant in that many of these tombs are decorated kofun with geometric and figurative patterns painted in red on the walls of the burial chamber.
From the Wikipedia article “Nabeta Cave Tombs” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nabeta Cave Tombs. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Konoha Station, 12.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nabeta Cave Tombs?
- Konoha Station. It is 12.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nabeta Cave Tombs a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yamaga Lantern Folk Art Museum: NY066 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yachiyo-za: Chococo3261975 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwabaru Kofun cluster: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Eta Anakannon Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Eta Funayama Kofun: Babi Hijau (Public domain)
