Japan Midokoro / Nara Prefecture / Asuka / Kitora Tomb
Asuka, Nara Prefecture · Historic Site
Kitora Tomb
- Nearest stationTsubosakayama Station 0.9 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure
The Kitora Tomb (キトラ古墳, Kitora Kofun) is an ancient tumulus (kofun in Japanese) located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The tomb is believed to have been constructed some time between the 7th and early 8th centuries, but was only discovered in 1983.
From the Wikipedia article “Kitora Tomb” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kitora Tomb. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Asuka, Nara Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tsubosakayama Station, 0.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 14 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kitora Tomb?
- Tsubosakayama Station. It is 0.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kitora Tomb a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Special Historic Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata: Fujishitata (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hinokuma-dera: Takanuka (CC BY 3.0), Omiashi Shrine: Takanuka (CC BY 3.0), Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Takamatsuzuka Tomb: 8-hachiro (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nakaoyama Kofun: Shirasutarchan (CC BY-SA 3.0)
