Kyoto Pref.
Square tumulus
IHA imperial tomb
Mausoleum of Emperor Shirakawa
| Location | Kyoto Pref. |
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| Shape | Square tumulus |
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| Period | Unknown |
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| Designation | Imperial Mausoleum (IHA) |
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| IHA designation | IHA-managed (no public entry) |
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Overview
An IHA-designated imperial mausoleum. Its official attribution is distinguished from archaeologically established occupancy and date.
Finds & research
Burial facilities and grave goods are not publicly detailed.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
The current IHA page establishes the official form but does not provide archaeological size, construction date, or burial structure.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by the IHA as the mausoleum of the 72th emperor; the official form is recorded on the cited IHA page.
Field notes
About 13 minutes on foot from Takeda Station; generally open 08:30–17:00. Follow current IHA guidance and on-site signs.
Sources
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