Nagaoka Hyakuana Tomb Group
A horizontal tomb located in the center of Utsunomiya city
Nagaoka Hyakuana Tomb Group was built at first half of the 7th centry, and it was designated as a prefectual histric site. It is said to be mass tomb like a family tomb, hollowed out like a beehive on a hillside made of tuff. It is said that Hyakuana (one hundred hole ), but actually it has 52 holes. The various kinds of Kannon statues that were later carved into each horizontal tomb are said to have been created by the famous monk Kobo Daishi.
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Basic Information
| Address | 373 nagaoka-cho, Utsunomiya city, Tochigi |
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| DIRECTIONS | 15 minutes by Kanto Bus from JR Utsunomiya Station, then 15 minutes on foot |
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