Kyoto Pref. Round tumulus IHA imperial tomb

Mausoleum of Emperor Horikawa

LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeRound tumulus
PeriodUnknown
DesignationImperial Mausoleum (IHA)
IHA designationIHA-managed (no public entry)

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 73th emperor; the official form is recorded on the cited IHA page.

Field notes

About 10 minutes on foot from Ryoanji-mae bus stop. Visiting hours follow Ryoanji opening hours; the Enyuji-no-Kita Mausoleum is at the same site. Follow current IHA guidance and on-site signs.

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Sources

宮内庁 堀河天皇 後圓敎寺陵

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