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Izumo, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site
Nishidani Tumulus Cluster
- Nearest stationOtsumachi Station 1.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Nishidani Kofun cluster (西谷墳墓群) is a group of late Yayoi period to early Kofun period burial mounds located in the Otsu-cho neighborhood of the city of Izumo, Shimane Prefecture in the San'in region of Japan. The tumulus group was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article “Nishidani Tumulus cluster” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nishidani Tumulus Cluster. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Izumo, Shimane Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Otsumachi Station, 1.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 7 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nishidani Tumulus Cluster?
- Otsumachi Station. It is 1.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nishidani Tumulus Cluster a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Izumo Science Center: Thinking thing (CC BY-SA 3.0), Imaichi Dainenji Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kamienya Tsukiyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Kamienya Jizōyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Takarazuka Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum: OS6 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
