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Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun
Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Ōmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture · Historic Site

Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun

The Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun (安土瓢箪山古墳) is a Kofun period burial mound located in the Azuchi neighborhood of the city of Ōmihachiman, Shiga Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1957.

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

Location

Red: Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationŌmihachiman-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Nearest stationAzuchi Station, 1.4 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 9 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun?
Azuchi Station. It is 1.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga"
Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga"
0.8 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi
Kuwanomi-dera Temple
Kuwanomi-dera Temple
0.8 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum
0.9 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi
Kannonji Castle
Kannonji Castle
0.9 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi
Former Iba Residence
Former Iba Residence
1.2 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi
Azuchi Castle Museum
Azuchi Castle Museum
1.4 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga": kouko0515 (Public domain), Kuwanomi-dera Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Shiga Prefectural Azuchi Castle Archaeological Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kannonji Castle: 投稿者が撮影 (Public domain), Former Iba Residence: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Azuchi Castle Museum: うぃき野郎 (CC BY-SA 4.0)