Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Higashiyama-ku / Mimizuka
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Mimizuka
- Nearest stationShichijō Station 0.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1597 (recorded)
The Mimizuka (耳塚; "Ear Mound" or "Ear Tomb"), which was renamed from Hanazuka (鼻塚; "Nose Mound"), is a monument in Kyoto, Japan. It is dedicated to the sliced noses of killed Korean soldiers and civilians, as well as those of Ming Chinese troops, taken as war trophies during the Imjin War.
From the Wikipedia article “Mimizuka” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Mimizuka. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shichijō Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1597 (recorded) |
| More | Wikipedia 35 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Mimizuka?
- Shichijō Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Mimizuka a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Mimizuka recorded?
- In 1597.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Toyokuni Shrine Karamon: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Hōkō-ji Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Toyokuni Shrine: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Kyoto National Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shichijo Bridge: Ka23 13 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sanjūsangen-dō Temple: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
