Ishibutai Tumulus

This rectangle-shaped tumulus was built in the early 7th century, and the horizontal stone chamber—which is made from around 30 giant rocks—is one of Japan’s largest. It is called Ishibutai, meaning ‟stone stage,” because the top of the ceiling stone, which has appeared through the loss of topsoil, is flat like a stage. Nearby is the Takamatsuzuka Tumulus, famous for its brilliant murals.
Photo provided by: Asuka Village Board of Education

[Fee] Adults: 300 yen; Elementary to high school students: 100 yen
[Access] Asuka Shuyu Bus from Kashiharajingu-mae Station on the Kintetsu Line, and an approx. 3 min. walk from the Ishibutai bus stop
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