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Shiozuka Kofun
Shiozuka Kofun Photo: タペストリー Public domain Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Shiozuka Kofun

Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Shiozuka Kofun

Shiozuka Kofun (塩塚古墳) is a burial mound, located on the border of the Utahime-chō and Saki-chō neighborhoods of the city of Nara in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1975.

From the Wikipedia article “Shiozuka Kofun” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Shiozuka Kofun. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationHeijō Station, 0.7 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 3 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Shiozuka Kofun?
Heijō Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Shiozuka Kofun a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun
Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun
0.4 km away · Nara
Nara Palace Site Museum
Nara Palace Site Museum
1.2 km away · Nara
Heijō Palace
Heijō Palace
1.3 km away · Nara
Main Hall, Akishino-dera
Main Hall, Akishino-dera
1.5 km away · Nara
Akishino-dera Temple
Akishino-dera Temple
1.5 km away · Nara
Saidai-ji Shūhōkan
Saidai-ji Shūhōkan
1.6 km away · Nara

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Saki Hyōtan-yama Kofun: AsPJT (CC0), Nara Palace Site Museum: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Heijō Palace: Tsuyoshi chiba (CC BY-SA 4.0), Main Hall, Akishino-dera: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Akishino-dera Temple: Unknown (Public domain), Saidai-ji Shūhōkan: Edo-period sculptor; photo by Ogawa Kazumasa (Public domain)