Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun
- Nearest stationHeijō Station 0.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Saki Hyōtanyama Kofun (佐紀瓢箪山古墳) is a burial mound, located in the Sakiemondo-chō neighborhood of the city of Nara in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1971.
From the Wikipedia article “Saki Hyōtanyama Kofun” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Heijō Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 15 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun?
- Heijō Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shiozuka Kofun: タペストリー (Public domain), Nara Palace Site Museum: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Heijō Palace: Tsuyoshi chiba (CC BY-SA 4.0), Saidai-ji Shūhōkan: Edo-period sculptor; photo by Ogawa Kazumasa (Public domain), Saidai-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Main Hall, Akishino-dera: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0)
