Kengoshizuka Tumulus, Koshizuka Gomon Tumulus, Asuka Village, Nara Pref.
Kengoshizuka tumulus will be reconstructed and opened to the public from March 2022. It is an octagonal burial mound unique to Asuka-period imperial tombs, and is the joint burial mound of Emperor Saimei and his daughter, Princess Manito. Adjacent to the burial mound is the Koshizukamon burial mound of his grandson, Princess Ota, which is considered to be the most influential burial mound.
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