Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Sakurai / Hashihaka Kofun
Sakurai, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Hashihaka Kofun
- Nearest stationMakimuku Station 0.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Hashihaka kofun (箸墓古墳) is a megalithic tomb (kofun) located in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Hashihaka kofun is considered to be the first large keyhole-shaped kofun constructed in Japan and is associated with the emergence of the Yamato Kingship.
From the Wikipedia article “Hashihaka Kofun” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Hashihaka Kofun. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Sakurai, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Makimuku Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 31 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Hashihaka Kofun?
- Makimuku Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Hashihaka Kofun a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chihara Ōbaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Makimuku ruins: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Ōmiwa Shrine: KishujiRapid (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kushiyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kurozuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
