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Tsudō-Shiroyama Tomb (Tsudō-Shiroyama Kofun)
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Tsudō-Shiroyama Tomb (Tsudō-Shiroyama Kofun)
津堂城山古墳
3.9Est. 60Fujiidera, Kansai
JTA ApprovedUNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
A rare, accessible keyhole tomb that was historically repurposed as a feudal castle.
Uniquely, this large keyhole tomb was temporarily repurposed as a castle during the Sengoku period, giving it its 'shiroyama' (castle mountain) name. It is one of the few large tombs where you can actually walk on certain designated parts of the mound and moat area.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 津堂城山古墳
- Nearest station
- Fujiidera Station (15 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
Good for
Families
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