Egesan tumulus
This is the largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in the otokuni region, constructed during the middle of the kofun period. excavations have unearthed a large number of iron weapons, suggesting it was the tomb of a powerful figure who controlled the otokuni region west of the katsura river. furthermore, traces of a fortified enclosure and musket balls have been found, suggesting that akechi mitsuhide may have used it as his headquarters during the battle of yamazaki. it opened as a historical park in 2014. (note: there is no parking available.)
Facility photos
*Basic information
| Address | Katsuryuji, kugai 2-chome, nagaokakyo city |
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| TEL | 075-954-3557 |
| Access | Get off at hankyu nishiyama tennozan station and walk approximately 1.0 km east. |
| Closed | - |
| WEB | https://www.city.nagaokakyo.lg.jp/0000001139.html
※Some links may only be in Japanese. |