Gobyōno Kofun
御廟野古墳
Visit this rare octagonal kofun, the tomb of Emperor Tenji, a model for imperial tombs.
What it is
- An octagonal kofun, an ancient burial mound.
- Designated as Yamashina-no-misasagi by the Imperial Household Agency.
- It is the tomb of Emperor Tenji.
- Built between the late 7th and 8th centuries.
What to see
- The upper circular part is about 46 meters across.
- The lower square part is about 70 meters per side.
- The kofun stands 8 meters high.
Getting there
- Take Keihan Bus to Ryōgaoka Tenji Tennōryō stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Gobyōno Kofun Open in Google Maps
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