Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Nara / Shiozuka Kofun
Nara, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Shiozuka Kofun
- Nearest stationHeijō Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
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
| Location | Nara, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Heijō Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 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

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)
