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Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum

Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum · Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun · 仁徳天皇陵古墳

Sakai's Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum is worshipped from outside. You cannot enter the mound, but aerial footage at the nearby Mozu visitor centre shows its whole shape. After the footage, check date-specific access before an external worship visit.

Imperial Household Agency: Nintoku Mausoleum worship hours 2026-10-09Imperial Household Agency: visiting days and restrictions 2026-10-09Sakai City 2026-10-08

Visitor information

Address

〒590-0035 大阪府堺市堺区大仙町7-1

Location on the map

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Admission

Official worship information lists no external-area admission price, so free access needs confirmation. Before visiting, check Imperial Household Agency hours and restrictions too.

Opening hours

Standard external worship hours: 08:30–17:00. Generally possible year-round, but weekends, Japanese public holidays and 29 December–3 January can have restrictions, as can events/management. Check date-specific information.

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What to see at Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum

Exterior views and worship area

Worship is possible from the external area. The mound interior is not a walking attraction; do not expect entry inside.

Imperial Household Agency: Nintoku Mausoleum worship hours 2026-10-09Imperial Household Agency: visiting days and restrictions 2026-10-09Sakai City 2026-10-08

See the whole shape through visitor-centre footage

The full shape is difficult to take in from ground level. Watch aerial footage and exhibitions at Mozu Visitor Center first to understand it.

Sakai visitor centre: admission, hours and access 2026-10-08

How to get to Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum

Take JR Hanwa from Tennoji to Mozu, checking that your train stops there. Walk about 10 minutes west to the external worship area.

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Before you visit

Check standard hours and date-specific restrictions

Standard worship hours are 08:30–17:00, but weekends, Japanese public holidays, 29 December–3 January, events or management can restrict access. Do not enter during controls. If the visitor centre is open, choose footage and exhibitions instead.

Imperial Household Agency: Nintoku Mausoleum worship hours 2026-10-09Imperial Household Agency: visiting days and restrictions 2026-10-09Sakai visitor centre: admission, hours and access 2026-10-08

Questions about Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum

Can I enter the Nintoku Emperor's Mausoleum?

You cannot visit inside the mound. Worship is from the external area; nearby visitor-centre aerial footage and exhibitions show the whole shape. Check date-specific restrictions for external worship too.