Ishibutai Tumulus

A huge stone chamber exposed after the earth disappeared

Where the covering earth has disappeared, a chamber of huge stones remains. See the tomb up close and how its blocks fit together.

National park: Ishibutai's exposed stone chamber 2026-10-09

Take a bus stopping at Ishibutai from Kashiharajingu-mae's east-exit stand 2. Get off at Ishibutai and walk about three minutes to the tomb. Adult fares between the east exit and Ishibutai are JPY 440 one way or JPY 880 return. Check the return bus and onward train together. The existing weekday timetable is valid 1 September 2026–31 March 2027; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays use a separate timetable.

Official village timetable, 1 September 2026–31 March 2027 2026-10-08National park: revised 2026 Ishibutai fees and walk 2026-10-08Current Nara Kotsu guidance 2026-10-08

Choose outward and return buses together

For a Nara City return, check the Ishibutai–Kashiharajingu-mae east-exit bus together with your onward train. Weekday bus timetables differ from those for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Official village timetable, 1 September 2026–31 March 2027 2026-10-08Official Asuka sightseeing bus segment fares and day pass 2026-10-09

Restricted park parking in autumn 2026

The park car park is for bicycles and motorbikes only from 19 September to 15 November 2026. If arriving by car, check alternative parking locations and fees. Outside this period, follow park guidance for your date.

Current national park guidance 2026-10-08