Landmark & Tower · Asuka
Ishibutai Kofun 石舞台古墳
Asuka's largest exposed stone burial chamber, about 30 huge rocks believed to be the tomb of Soga no Umako; Special Historic Site.
Hours9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:45)
PriceAdult: ¥300
Getting thereKintetsu Asuka Station, Kame bus to Ishibutai
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeSpring (cherry blossoms) and autumn (red spider lilies in the area)
AddressShimanosho, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara
About
The earth mound of this 7th-century tomb has eroded, leaving a stone chamber whose ceiling stone weighs about 75 tons. Visitors can walk inside the chamber. The tomb sits in a small park and is a component of the Asuka-Fujiwara World Heritage site.
Highlights
- Walk inside the exposed stone chamber
- Largest ceiling stone about 75 t
- Park with cherry trees and open lawn
- Easy cycling stop in Asuka
Tips
- Rent a bicycle in Asuka; buses are infrequent
- Combine with Asukadera and Asuka Historical Museum
- Last entry 16:45
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