Fushimi Momoyama no Misasagi

The mausoleum features a circular upper section and square base design, with the square foundation measuring 60 meters on each side and a round top reaching 6.3 meters.

Emperor Meiji, who passed away in Tokyo in 1912, chose this location in Kyoto as his final resting place due to his deep connection with his birthplace.

The burial structure incorporates traditional Japanese architectural elements, following the design principles of ancient imperial tombs with a concrete-reinforced wooden chamber.

The site is accessible through multiple railway stations, including JR Momoyama Station on the Nara Line and Keihan Momoyama-Minamiguchi Station on the Uji Line.

The mausoleum contains 230 steps, a number specifically chosen to commemorate the date of the Imperial Rescript on Education presentation in 1890.

Location: Fushimi-ku

Inception: 1912

Architectural style: round-topped burial mound

Website: https://kunaicho.go.jp/ryobo/guide/122

GPS coordinates: 34.93629,135.78125

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:43