Mimizuka, Kyoto

Name: Mimizuka
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#134 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Memorial

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The Mimizuka, an alteration of the original Hanazuka is a monument in Kyoto, Japan, dedicated to the sliced noses of killed Korean soldiers and civilians as well as Ming Chinese troops taken as war trophies during the Japanese invasions of Korea from 1592 to 1598. The monument enshrines the severed noses of at least 38,000 Koreans killed during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasions. The shrine is located just to the west of Toyokuni Shrine, the Shinto shrine honoring Hideyoshi in Kyoto. ()

Local name: 耳塚 Coordinates: 34°59'29"N, 135°46'12"E

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Mimizuka – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto National Museum, Sanjūsangen-dō, Yasaka-no-to Pagoda.

0.9 miE
Historic temple with picturesque views
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
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~1050 ftSE
Japanese art and culture since 1897
Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto
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~1410 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Historical place
Sanjūsangen-dō, Kyoto
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0.7 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Yasaka-no-to Pagoda, Kyoto
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0.5 miW
Park, Garden, Temple
Shosei-en Garden, Kyoto
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0.7 miSW
Observation deck with touch-screen guide
Kyoto Tower, Kyoto
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0.7 miN
Buddhist temple with tea and a Zen garden
Kennin-ji, Kyoto
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0.7 miW
Buddhist temple with whimsical fountains
Higashi Hongan-ji, Kyoto
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0.9 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Memorial, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōzen Kannon, Kyoto
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~600 ftE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto
3 min walk • Toyokuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was built in 1599 to commemorate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It is the location of the first tamaya ever constructed, which was later destroyed by the Tokugawa clan.
0.7 miNE
Street
Sannenzaka, Kyoto
18 min walk • Sannenzaka, or Sannen-zaka, is a stone-paved pedestrian road and tourist attraction in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The road is lined with traditional buildings and shops, and is often paired with the similar road, Ninenzaka.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mimizuka?

Nearby attractions include Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto (3 min walk), Hōkō-ji, Kyoto (4 min walk), Kyoto National Museum, Kyoto (6 min walk), Shichijo Bridge, Kyoto (6 min walk).

How to get to Mimizuka by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mimizuka:

Train

Shichijō (5 min walk)
Kiyomizu-gojo (10 min walk)

Bus

Nanajo Keihan-mae • Lines: 100, 18, 206, 300, 南5 (5 min walk)
Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae • Lines: 18, 206 (5 min walk)

Metro

Gojō • Lines: K (17 min walk)
Kyōto • Lines: K (18 min walk)