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Hachimansha Kofun Group

Hachimansha Kofun Group

A ancient tomb in Shiga — vast tombs of ancient rulers.

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Overview

The Hachimansha Kofun Group is a cluster of ancient burial mounds in Nakahada-cho, Higashiōmi City, Shiga Prefecture. This site gathers tombs built by people of ancient times and is designated a historic site by Shiga Prefecture. It is a quiet place where you can touch the history of a distant era.

Highlights

  • A kofun group designated a historic site by Shiga Prefecture
  • A site gathering ancient burial mounds
  • Traces of history remaining in Nakahada-cho
  • A quiet ruin for reflecting on ancient times

History

This kofun group is designated a historic site by Shiga Prefecture, making it a valuable ruin that conveys the region's history today. The facts record no specific construction date or other individual details, so please confirm through on-site guidance and official information.

Access

The site is located in Nakahada-cho, Higashiōmi City. As it is a historic site, please check maps and official information for exact routes and access.

Best season

From autumn into winter, when the vegetation dies back, the outlines of the mounds are easier to see, making it a good season for touring the ruins. A daytime stroll on a clear day is most comfortable.

Map

35.0829, 136.1457 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

  1. 1Take in the whole of the kofun group
  2. 2Observe the shape of the mounds closely
  3. 3Learn the site's background from on-site guidance
  4. 4Reflect on ancient times in the quiet setting

Did you know?

💡 The Hachimansha Kofun Group survives at the specific locality of Nakahada-cho in Higashiōmi City and is protected as a designated historic site of Shiga Prefecture.

Nearby spots

📍 Azuchi Castle Museum, the "House of Nobunaga"📍 Kawara Museum📍 Borderless Art Museum NO-MA
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