Taima-no-Kehaya Stone Grave 當麻蹶速塚

Taima-no-Kehaya Stone Grave

This is a five-ring pagoda that is said to be the tomb of Taima Nokehaya, the founder of sumo wrestling.
During the reign of Emperor Suinin (around the 1st century), Taima Nokehaya partook in a test of strength against Nomi no Sukune, and this is said to be the first sumo match held in imperial presence in Japan.

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Telephone: 0745-48-4611

Address: 83-1 Taima, Katsuragi, Nara

Transportation: 5-minute walk from Taimadera Station on the Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line

Parking: Free parking is available at the adjacent sumo museum, "Kehayaza"

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Taima-no-Kehaya Stone Grave 當麻蹶速塚

Taima-no-Kehaya Stone Grave

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