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Makimuku ruins
Makimuku ruins Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

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Sakurai, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site

Makimuku ruins

The Makimuku ruins (纒向遺跡, Makimuku iseki) is an archaeological site with the traces of a late-Yayoi period (2nd century) to early-Kofun period (4th century) settlement located at the northwest foot of Mount Miwa of the city of Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site in 2013.

From the Wikipedia article “Makimuku ruins” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Makimuku ruins. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationSakurai, Nara Prefecture
Nearest stationMakimuku Station, 0.2 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 22 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Makimuku ruins?
Makimuku Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Makimuku ruins a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Hashihaka Kofun
Hashihaka Kofun
0.8 km away · Sakurai
Chihara Ōbaka Kofun
Chihara Ōbaka Kofun
1.2 km away · Sakurai
Kurozuka Kofun
Kurozuka Kofun
1.6 km away · Tenri
Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum
Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum
1.6 km away · Tenri
Kushiyama Kofun
Kushiyama Kofun
1.6 km away · Tenri
Chōgaku-ji Temple
Chōgaku-ji Temple
2.0 km away · Tenri

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hashihaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Chihara Ōbaka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kurozuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Tenri City Kurozuka Kofun Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kushiyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Chōgaku-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)