Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Matsue / Iwayajiato Kofun
Matsue, Shimane Prefecture · Historic Site
Iwayajiato Kofun
- Nearest stationTamatsukuri-Onsen Station 1.1 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Iwayajiato Kofun (岩屋寺跡古墳) is a cluster of two Kofun period yokoanabo (横穴墓), tunnel tombs in artificial caves, located in the Tamayu neighborhood of the city of Matsue, Shimane in the San'in region of Japan. The cluster of tombs was collectively designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1948.
From the Wikipedia article “Iwayajiato Kofun” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Iwayajiato Kofun. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Matsue, Shimane Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station, 1.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Iwayajiato Kofun?
- Tamatsukuri-Onsen Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Iwayajiato Kofun a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tokurenba Kofun: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Izumo Magatama no Sato Traditional Museum: 江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yomegashima: Bernard Gagnon (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shimane Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tangean Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Takeshima Reference Room: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0)
