Kitora Kofun
Kitora Kofun is a tomb in Asuka-mura, Takaichi district, Nara. Kitora Kofun is situated nearby to the historic site Kitora Tomb, as well as near the building Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kitora Tomb and Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata.
Kitora Tomb
Historic site
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The Kitora Tomb is an ancient tumulus 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. Kitora Tomb is situated 110 metres west of Kitora Kofun.
Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata
Building
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Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata is a building, which is situated 140 metres northwest of Kitora Kofun.
Tsubosakayama Station
Railway station
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Tsubosakayama Station is a passenger railway station located in the town of Takatori, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the private transportation company, Kintetsu Railway. Tsubosakayama Station is situated 1 km west of Kitora Kofun.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Takatori and Asuka.
Takatori
Town
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Takatori is a town located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 September 2024, the town had an estimated population of 6,081 in 2820 households, and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 25.79 km2.
Asuka
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Asuka refers to the south-eastern part of Nara Basin, which mostly overlaps with contemporary Asuka Village, in Nara Prefecture.
Asuka
Village
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Asuka is a village located in Takaichi District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2017, the village has an estimated population of 5,681, with 2,170 households, and a population density of 240 inhabitants per square mile. Asuka is situated 2½ km northeast of Kitora Kofun.
Kitora Kofun
- Type: Tomb
- Category: burial
- Location: Asuka-mura, Takaichi district, Nara, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.4511° or 34° 27′ 4″ northLongitude
135.80642° or 135° 48′ 23″ eastElevation
145 metres (476 feet)Open location code
8Q6QFR24+CHGeoNames ID
9632103
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In Other Languages
“Kitora Kofun” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “キトラ古墳”
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