Japan Midokoro
Yamashiro hōfun
Yamashiro hōfun Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Matsue / Yamashiro hōfun

Matsue, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site

Yamashiro hōfun

The Yamashiro Hōfun (山代方墳) is a Kofun period burial mound, located in the Yamashiro-cho neighborhood of the city of Matsue, Shimane in the San'in region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1941.

From the Wikipedia article “Yamashiro hōfun” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Yamashiro hōfun. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationMatsue, Shimane Prefecture
Nearest stationMatsue Station, 3.6 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 10 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Yamashiro hōfun?
Matsue Station. It is 3.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Yamashiro hōfun a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Yamashiro Futagozuka Kofun
Yamashiro Futagozuka Kofun
0.2 km away · Matsue
Ōbaniwatorizuka Tumulus
Ōbaniwatorizuka Tumulus
0.4 km away · Matsue
Okadayama Kofun
Okadayama Kofun
1.3 km away · Matsue
Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka
Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka
1.4 km away · Matsue
Iwayaato Kofun
Iwayaato Kofun
1.4 km away · Matsue
Ishiya Kofun
Ishiya Kofun
1.7 km away · Matsue

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yamashiro Futagozuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ōbaniwatorizuka Tumulus: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Okadayama Kofun: 小池 隆 (CC BY 3.0), Shimane Prefectural Yakumotatsu Fudoki-no-oka: G41rn8 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwayaato Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ishiya Kofun: 運動会プロテインパワー (CC BY-SA 4.0)