Kitora Tomb, Asuka

Name: Kitora Tomb
Address: 67 Abeyama, Asuka, 634-0134, Japan
Telephone: +81 744-54-5105

#9 among attractions in Asuka

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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The Kitora Tomb is an ancient tumulus located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The tomb is believed to have been constructed some time between the 7th and early 8th centuries, but was only discovered in 1983. ()

Local name: キトラ古墳 Coordinates: 34°27'4"N, 135°48'18"E

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67 AbeyamaAsuka 634-0134 Japan

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+81 744-54-5105

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Kitora Tomb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Amanokagu, Tanzan Shrine, The Museum, Asuka-dera.

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Mountain
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Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Park
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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3.1 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
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Nature, Mountain
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