Tagajō Stele, 8th century stone monument in Tagajo, Japan
The stone stele, measuring 196 centimeters in height and 92 centimeters in width, features 141 ancient characters carved into arkose sandstone.
The stele, erected in 762, documents the establishment of Taga Castle in 724 and records distances from various regions to the imperial capital.
The inscription contains eleven lines of classical text that demonstrate the advanced writing techniques and administrative systems of the Nara period.
Visitors can find the stele housed in a protective pavilion near the south gate of Taga Castle ruins, a 10-minute walk from JR Kokufu-Tagajo Station.
The monument belongs to the Three Ancient Steles of Japan and bears the character 'West' at its center, indicating its orientation toward the imperial capital.
Location: Tagajō
Inception: December 20, 0762
Made from material: arkose
Part of: 日本三古碑
GPS coordinates: 38.30347,140.98847
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:36
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