Japan's oldest-class front-and-rear keyhole-shaped tomb, said to be the tomb of Queen Himiko
About this spot
One of Japan's oldest keyhole-shaped tombs, with theories suggesting it may be the tomb of Himiko, queen of Yamatai. Because the Imperial Household Agency manages it as an imperial mausoleum, visitors cannot enter the mound itself, but you can admire its beautiful shape from the path circling the site, rising from the surrounding paddy fields. A distinctive sight offering a glimpse into the romance of ancient history and the establishment of the Yamato polity, unique to the Mount Miwa area.
Season & hours
Name: 綱越神社例祭(おんぱら祭)
Date & time: 7/30 (Thu)–8/1 (Sat) 宵宮祭16:00–(31日 例祭10:00–・奉納花火19:30–)
Venue: 桜井市三輪・綱越神社境内(おまつり広場)
大神神社の摂社である綱越神社で、2026年7月30日(木)から8月1日(土)にかけて行われる「おんぱら祭」です。初日30日は16時からの宵宮祭で幕を開け、夏越の祓としての意味合いを持つこの祭りは、半年間の穢れを祓い残り半年の無病息災を願う、三輪の夏の伝統行事として親しまれています。翌31日には例大祭・頓宮祭が行われ、境内は多くの参拝者で賑わいます。
Tips
大神神社の一の鳥居近くにあり、JR三輪駅から徒歩圏内です。境内は日陰が少ないため、夕方でも暑さ対策を忘れずに。周辺道路の駐車場は限られるため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。
Tips
Accessible on foot or by bicycle from Miwa Ebisu Street. The surrounding area is residential, so please view respectfully and quietly.
Best time to visit
Takes about 45 minutes. The afternoon when the sun is less intense is easier for walking.
Access & map
〒633-0072 905 Hashino, Sakurai, Nara
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