Landmark & Tower · Takao / Hachioji

Mausoleum of Emperor Shōwa 武蔵陵墓地（昭和天皇武蔵野陵）

Imperial burial ground in a cedar-lined park in Hachioji, where Emperors Taisho and Showa and their empresses are laid to rest.

Hours9:00-16:00 (entry until 15:30)

ClosedOpen year-round in principle

PriceFree

Getting thereTakao Station (JR Chuo Line / Keio Line), about 20 min

Time needed45 min-1 hour

Best timeAutumn foliage and quiet weekday mornings

Address1833 Nagabusamachi, Hachioji, Tokyo 193-0824

Websitekunaicho.go.jp/visit/ryobo/124.html

About

Managed by the Imperial Household Agency, the Musashi Imperial Graveyard holds the burial mounds of Emperor Taisho, Empress Teimei, Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun. A wide gravel approach lined with tall Kitayama cedars leads to each mound, creating a solemn, quiet atmosphere rarely seen by visitors. It is open daily during set hours.

Highlights

Tombs of Emperors Taisho and Showa and their empresses
Long avenue of tall cedars
Calm, uncrowded grounds
Near Takao Station and Mt. Takao

Tips

Dress and behave respectfully; it is an active imperial mausoleum
Combine with a visit to Mt. Takao

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Mausoleum of Emperor Shōwa 武蔵陵墓地（昭和天皇 武蔵野陵）

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