Also known as: Emperors Shijo, Go-Mizunoo, Meisho +9 more
Location
Kyoto Pref.
Shape
九重塔
Period
Unknown
Designation
Imperial Mausoleum (IHA)
IHA designation
IHA-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 nine-storied stone pagoda (kujū-no-tō).
Field notes
About 25 minutes on foot from JR/Keihan Tofukuji Station or 20 minutes from Sennyuji-michi bus stop. Visiting hours follow Sennyu-ji opening hours. Follow current IHA guidance and on-site signs.