Higashinomiya Kofun, Inuyama

Name: Higashinomiya Kofun
Address: Inuyama, Japan

#4 among attractions in Inuyama

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The Higashinomiya Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound, located in what is now part of the city of Inuyama, Aichi in the Tōkai region of Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1975. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°23'24"N, 136°57'1"E

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Higashinomiya Kofun – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meiji-mura, Inuyama Castle, Lake Iruka, Ōyama temple ruins.

4.1 miSE
Historically significant buildings
Meiji-mura, Inuyama
104 min walk • Nestled in the verdant outskirts of Inuyama, Japan, stands Meiji-mura, an open-air museum that offers a unique window into Japan's dynamic Meiji period. Established in 1965, this museum is not only a celebration of architecture but also a testament to a transformative...
0.6 miW
Elegant 16th-century riverside castle
Inuyama Castle, Inuyama
17 min walk • Inuyama Castle, a historic fortress perched on a hill overlooking the Kiso River, is a cultural treasure in the city of Inuyama, Japan. This castle, one of the oldest surviving castles in the country, dates back to the 16th century and is renowned for its architectural...
4.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Iruka
108 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Japan, Lake Iruka serves as a serene escape from the bustle of city life. This picturesque body of water is a natural haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike. The lake is a popular destination for those seeking tranquility and the...
5.6 miSE
Archaeological site, Buddhist architecture
Ōyama temple ruins, Inuyama
143 min walk • The Ōyama temple ruins is an archaeological site with the ruins of a Buddhist temple which existed from the Nara through Heian period, located in what is now the city of Komaki, Aichi, Japan.
0.5 miW
Museum
Jo-an, Inuyama
12 min walk • Jo-an is a seventeenth-century Japanese teahouse located in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. Jo-an is said to be one of the three finest teahouses in Japan and has been in its current location in Inuyama since 1972. Jo-an was designated a National Treasure in 1951.
~1730 ftNW
Bridge
Inuyama Bridge, Inuyama
9 min walk • The Inuyama Bridge is a bridge over the Kiso River in Japan. It is an laced steel truss bridge which connects Kakamigahara in the Gifu Prefecture with Inuyama in the Aichi Prefecture. Meitetsu Inuyama Line runs on it.
4.8 miNE
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum, Minokamo
123 min walk • Ōta-juku Nakasendō Museum is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of the Nakasendō's Ōta-juku and is located in the city of Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
3.7 miW
Bridge
Aigi Bridge, Hida-Kisogawa Quasi-National Park
94 min walk • The Aigiōhashi Bridge is a truss bridge over the Kiso River in Japan. It is an iron beam bridge which connects Kakamigahara in the Gifu Prefecture with Inuyama in the Aichi Prefecture. The bridge is part of Aichi-Gifu Prefectural Route 17, known as the Kōnanseki Route.
4.2 miE
Museum
Little World Museum of Man
108 min walk • The Little World Museum of Man is an open-air museum and tourist attraction near Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
6.2 miSW
Area
Kōnan, Ichinomiya
158 min walk • Kōnan is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 97,903 in 41,363 households, and a population density of 3,242 inhabitants per square kilometre. The total area of the city is 30.20 km².
4.8 miSW
Town, Area
Ōguchi, Nagoya
123 min walk • Ōguchi is a town located in Niwa District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the town had an estimated population of 24,160 in 9547 households, and a population density of 1,775 persons per km². The total area of the town was 13.61 square kilometres.