Kyoto Pref. Round tumulus IHA imperial tomb

Mausoleum of Emperor Go-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 Imperial Household Agency as an imperial mausoleum; the official form is a round mound (enkyū).

Field notes

About 23 minutes on foot from JR/Keihan Tofukuji Station or 20 minutes from Sennyuji-michi bus stop; generally 08:30–17:00. Follow current IHA guidance and on-site signs.

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Sources

宮内庁 觀音寺陵

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