Kitora Kofun
Kitora Kofun is a tomb in Asuka-mura, Takaichi district, Nara. Kitora Kofun is situated near the archaeological site Kitora Mounded Tomb, as well as near the building Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kitora Mounded Tomb and Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata.
Kitora Mounded Tomb
Archaeological site
The Kitora Tomb is an ancient tumulus located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Kitora Mounded Tomb is situated 120 metres west of Kitora Kofun.
Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata
Building
Kitora Tumulus Mural Experiential Museum Shijin no Yakata is a building, which is situated 140 metres northwest of Kitora Kofun.
Hinokuma-dera Temple Site
Archaeological site
Hinokuma-dera ruins is an archeological site with the… Hinokuma-dera Temple Site is situated 720 metres northwest of Kitora Kofun.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Takatori and Asuka.
Kitora Kofun
- Tomb
- …lies at an elevation of 145 metres (476 feet)
- Category: burial
- Location
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Latitude
34.4511° or 34° 27′ 4″ north
Longitude
135.80642° or 135° 48′ 23″ east
Open location code
8Q6QFR24+CH
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In Other Languages
“Kitora Kofun” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “キトラ古墳”
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