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Ishibutai Kofun and Takamatsuzuka Kofun

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The Ishibutai Tumulus is a rare burial mound with huge stones piled up. Said to be the grave of the Soga clan in the early 7th century, the stone chamber is one of the largest in Japan.
Takamatsuzuka Tumulus Although it is small, it is an ancient tomb famous for the paintings drawn on the stone chamber. The paintings can be viewed at the adjacent Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum.

This area is part of the National Government Asuka Historical Park, and there are many other burial mounds in the surrounding area.
It is also recommended for historical women and ancient tomb women.

In addition, beautiful rural landscapes such as terraced rice fields remain in this area.

Asuka-dera Temple is nearby.
[Admission Fee]
Ishibutai Tomb: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for high school students and younger
Takamatsuzuka Tomb: Free (300 yen for adults, 100 yen for high school students and younger)

[Opening Hours]
Ishibutai Tomb: 9:00-17:00 (reception until 16:45)
Takamatsuzuka Tomb: Free to view
Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)

[Closed Days]
Ishibutai Tomb: Open all year round
Takamatsuzuka Tomb: Open all year round
Takamatsuzuka Mural Museum: Open all year round (however, closed during exhibition changes and New Year holidays)

[Parking]
Free (National Asuka Historical Park Ishibutai Area Parking Lot)
    Category
    奈良中部｜History｜古墳
    Adress
    ⧉ 奈良県高市郡明日香村島庄 [View Map]
    Official Website
    ⧉ http://www.asuka-park.go.jp/ishibutai/
    TEL
    ⧉ 0744-54-2001
    (from overseas: +81-744-54-2001)

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