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Yukinoyama Kofun
Yukinoyama Kofun Photo: Saigen Jiro CC0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Shiga Prefecture / Higashiōmi-shi / Yukinoyama Kofun

Higashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture · Historic Site

Yukinoyama Kofun

The Yukinoyama Kofun (雪野山古墳) is a Kofun period burial mound located on the border of the cities of Ōmihachiman, Higashiōmi and the town of Ryūō, Shiga Prefecture, in the Kansai region of Japan. The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2014.

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

Location

Red: Yukinoyama Kofun. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationHigashiōmi-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Nearest stationKyocera-mae Station, 3.2 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia 6 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Yukinoyama Kofun?
Kyocera-mae Station. It is 3.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Yukinoyama Kofun a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Namura Shrine
Namura Shrine
2.1 km away · Ryūō-chō
Nishi Honden, Namura Shrine
Nishi Honden, Namura Shrine
2.1 km away · Ryūō-chō
Aga Shrine
Aga Shrine
5.6 km away · Higashiōmi-shi
Former Iba Residence
Former Iba Residence
6.9 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi
Ōsasahara Shrine
Ōsasahara Shrine
7.3 km away · Yasu
Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun
Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun
7.3 km away · Ōmihachiman-shi

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Namura Shrine: Yusuke.ogawa at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain), Nishi Honden, Namura Shrine: Yusuke.ogawa at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain), Aga Shrine: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Former Iba Residence: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōsasahara Shrine: Yusuke.ogawa at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain), Azuchi-Hyōtanyama Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0)