Ishibutai kofun (tomb)

One of the largest of its kind in Japan at 50 meters per side, this tomb was built by piling up 30 large boulders. Having lost the soil which once covered it and due to the flatness of the ceiling stone, the tomb is called the Stone Stage. It is not clear to whom the tomb belonged, but due to the fact that a garden which belonged to Soga no Iruka’s grandfather Soga no Umako is located nearby, one leading theory is that it is his tomb. The surrounding area blooms with cherries in the spring and red spider lilies in the fall. The tomb is a nationally designated a Special Historic Site.

Spot details

Address: Nara Pref. Takaichigunasukamura Shimashou Map
Area: Asuka Area
Phone: 0744543240
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:45)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General] 300 yen
[High School Students and below] 100 yen
*Free for Pre-schoolers
Parking Lot: Available(150spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes