Hashihaka Burial Mound

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"Hashihaka Burial Mound" in Sakurai City is a massive keyhole-shaped tomb with a total length of about 280 meters, boasting the oldest and largest scale among appearance-period tumuli. Decorated by legends from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, some theories suggest it may be the tomb of "Queen Himiko of Yamataikoku," making it a mysterious spot hiding secrets of Japan's national formation. Currently managed by the Imperial Household Agency, entry is prohibited, but the view of its massive hill-like form across the surrounding ponds reveals the culmination of ancient Japanese power and technology. For travelers interested in historical mysteries and archaeology, it is a special place to imagine the dawn of Japan.

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Sakurai City Tourism Association

Hashihaka Burial Mound

Address: 905 Hashinaka, Sakurai-shi, Nara
Website: https://sakuraikanko.com/
Operator: Sakurai City Tourism Association

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