Japan Midokoro / Yamaguchi Prefecture / Hōfu-shi / Dainichi Kofun
Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture · Historic Site
Dainichi Kofun
- Nearest stationHōfu Station 2.9 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Dainichi Kofun (大日古墳) is a Kofun period burial mound located in the Takai neighborhood of the city of Hōfu, Yamaguchi in the San'yō region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1948.
From the Wikipedia article “Dainichi Kofun” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Dainichi Kofun. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hōfu-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hōfu Station, 2.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 19 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Dainichi Kofun?
- Hōfu Station. It is 2.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Dainichi Kofun a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hōfu Tenmangū: OS6 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Suō Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Mōri Museum: TT mk2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mōri Residence Garden: kagawa_ymg (CC BY 2.0), Remains of Suō Kokuga: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Shikiyama Castle: MChew (Public domain)
