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Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun
Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun Photo: AsPJT CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun

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

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationHeijō Station, 0.6 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 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

Shiozuka Kofun
Shiozuka Kofun
0.4 km away · Nara
Nara Palace Site Museum
Nara Palace Site Museum
0.9 km away · Nara
Heijō Palace
Heijō Palace
1.1 km away · Nara
Saidai-ji Shūhōkan
Saidai-ji Shūhōkan
1.3 km away · Nara
Saidai-ji Temple
Saidai-ji Temple
1.3 km away · Nara
Main Hall, Akishino-dera
Main Hall, Akishino-dera
1.4 km away · Nara

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)