The Kengoshizuka Tumulus is a large tumulus mound located in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is believed to have been constructed in the latter half of the 7th century during the Asuka period (592-710), which is known for its significant cultural and political developments in Japanese history.
It is believed that The tumulus is the mausoleum of Empress Kogyoku also known as Empress Saimei (594-661). She was the 35th and 37th empress of Japan.
The three-tier reconstructed tomb is about 5 meters tall, and measures about 22 meters long end to end. It is a key archaeological site that has yielded important artifacts from the Asuka period (592-710) and the Kofun period (300-600).
After an archaeological excavation, the Asuka Municipal Government began preserving and reconstructing the burial mound in January 2018. On 6th March 2022, it reopened.
Asuka village is a popular destination for tourists interested in Japanese history and culture (We call the village “the origin of Japan”.
Japanese & foreign tourists visit Asuka village tourist destinations by bicycle for rent.
Don’t miss beautiful terraced rice fields in the village!
Opening hours
Through the day
Entrance fee
Free except guided tour
Access
By Train : Asuka station on the Kintetsu Yoshino line. 8 minutes of walk from the station to the place.
By Bus: Get of at the Asuka station & walk (8 minutes)
By Car: There is a parking near the tumulus (5-10 minutes to walk from parking to the site)
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/oMCorQSmAy6845n59?coh=178571&entry=tt
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00:00 Start
00:10 Google earth
00:34 Gate & path
02:47 Tumulus
05:36 Path 2
06:31 Parking
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