Sunday, September 18, 2016

Ancient tombs from the sky. 空から見た、前方後円墳。

We looked ancient tombs from the sky.
Arriving at Yao airport in Osaka. We got on a reserved helicopter.

The largest one is as follows. His name is Nintoku Emperor.

The largest tomb in Japan,perhaps in the world.
仁徳天皇陵墓。


A video from You tube.



Another video from You tube.



We got on this helicopter.


Mt.Nijouzan. 二上山。



Many ancient tombs.






The second largest tomb.　応神天皇陵墓。



仁徳天皇陵墓と履中天皇陵、ニサンザイ古墳。




履中天皇陵古墳。




Matubara interchange.



Just before landing.

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76 comments:

  1. JimSeptember 18, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    Interesting

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  2. TomSeptember 18, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    They are huge...lovely green space in the urban area.

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  3. linaSeptember 18, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    What a treat, to get on a helicopter tour!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:28 PM

      　Dear lina.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. JOhn AdamsSeptember 18, 2016 at 3:21 PM

    Wow, but who are these tombs for? Former emperors? Has me totally intrigued! #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:30 PM

      　Dear john.
      Thank you very much for your comment.　I added in my post who was buried in the largest tomb.

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  5. Billy Blue EyesSeptember 18, 2016 at 3:24 PM

    I'll say, who is it too, the Emperors

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:32 PM

      　Dear Bill.
      Thank you very much for your comment.　Yes、Emperors. The largest one is for Nintoku emperor. The second largest one is for Ohjin emperor.

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  6. ekullumanaliSeptember 18, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    Wow!!! what a beautiful city.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:33 PM

      　Dear manali.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥September 18, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    Very interesting.
    I am delighted.
    Greetings from Poland.
    Lucja

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:33 PM

      　Dear Maria.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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    2. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥September 19, 2016 at 10:58 PM

      I am pleased with our virtual friends.
      Greetings.
      Lucia

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    3. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      Dear Lucia.
      Thank you. I feel happy.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2016 at 4:38 PM

    Wow that's amazing, that a sight to see from the sky

    Thank you for linking up

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:34 PM

      　Dear OneDad3Girls.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  9. UnknownSeptember 18, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    Wow, stunning photos, that is an amazing tomb, just right in the middle of a now busy city, wonder how it looked years ago?

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:35 PM

      Dear Lyric Grace.
      Thank you very much for your comment.　I added the information in my post.

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  10. facile et beau - GustaSeptember 18, 2016 at 6:50 PM

    stunning! I love the view from high above!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:35 PM

      　Dear Gusta.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. Jaśmin September 18, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    Very nice beautiful photografes.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:35 PM

      　Dear Monika.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. betty-NZSeptember 18, 2016 at 8:30 PM

    Interesting tombs. Nice photos but there's no translation for some of the captions.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:37 PM

      　Dear betty.
      Thank you very much for your comment.　I　added the information in my post. The largest one is for Nintoku emperor. The second largest one is Ohjin emperor.

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  13. TomokoSeptember 18, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    古墳を空から見るワクワクする旅ですね。本当に勇気がすごいです。

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:11 PM

      Dear Tomoko sama.
      ありがとうございます。

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  14. Jackie McGuinnessSeptember 18, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    WOW this is fascinating!!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:38 PM

      Dear jackie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  15. Bear and CardiganSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:07 PM

    Oh wow! I didn't know these existed. One day I will visit #MySundayPhoto

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:38 PM

      Dear Bear and Cardigan.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 18, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    I enjoy history, thx 4 sharing on InSPIREd Sunday! so interesting ( ;

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  17. matti niilolaSeptember 18, 2016 at 11:09 PM

    Hi. Awesome photographs. I do not know of those in the graves. Fantastic.

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  18. Linda W.September 18, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    Wow - what a cool way to tour the city! Loved your views from the helicopter.

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  19. GracitaSeptember 19, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    Fantásticas essas imagens aéreas Minoru
    Uma semana plena de abraços, de sorrisos e de muita paz
    Beijos

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:16 PM

      Dear Gracita.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. Twilight ManSeptember 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM

    The photos are very awesome and interesting. The tomb areas are definitely bigger than the largest ones I saw in China which belonged to their First Emperor Hwang Ti.

    I believe you took the helicopter ride to view but didn;t walk around the tombs. I wonder if they opened the tombs for public viewing like some in China.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:18 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      Thank you very much for your comment. Sorry,the tombs are almost not open for public. But there are some exceptions.

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  21. NieprujsietakSeptember 19, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    Jakie grobowce.Ciekawe miejsce to zobaczyć z.lotu ptaka.Dziękuję za odwiedziny.Miłego dnia.Pozdrawiam :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:18 PM

      Dear Malgorzata.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. NCSueSeptember 19, 2016 at 7:49 PM

    My word - that's insane!!!
    I hope you'll join us and link up at this week's photo party at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/. It opens as Tuesday dawns "down under" and remains open all week long!

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:19 PM

      Dear Sue.
      Thank you very much for your comment. I will try tomorrow.

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  23. Taken For GrantedSeptember 20, 2016 at 12:52 AM

    Great aerial photograph. Those tombs are huge and impressive. Thank you for the interesting post.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:47 PM

      Dear Taken For Granted.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  24. Lady FiSeptember 20, 2016 at 2:37 AM

    Wow - those tombs are amazing - and so big!

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  25. Forest Dream WeaverSeptember 20, 2016 at 3:25 AM

    Wow Minoru...this is impressive....great photos too!
    Thank you!
    Ruby

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  26. MollySeptember 20, 2016 at 5:58 AM

    Fantastic images and I those tombs are amazing and fascinating

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:48 PM

      Dear Molly.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  27. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 20, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    Minoru, those tombs are incredible! I have never even imagined such a thing. Wonderful photography from the air -- and what an exciting ride that must have been. Wow, thank you for sharing.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:48 PM

      Dear Sallie.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  28. JeanneSeptember 20, 2016 at 12:16 PM

    Wow, This post is so amazing. I have never seen anything like this before. The view of the large and numerous tombs are quite an interesting trip for you. I am sure you were thrilled to see this from the air.
    Happy blue Monday.
    Jeanne

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:49 PM

      Dear Jeanne.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  29. AndreaSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:49 PM

    They are amazingly preserved. How wonderful.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 7:49 PM

      Dear Andrea.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  30. RuthSeptember 21, 2016 at 10:58 AM

    I am lost for words in here. Initially, I thought the first photo was not real but then I continued reading and scrolling down. Amazing! Love the places you visit.

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:45 PM

    I love the perspective! #mysundayphoto

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 10:43 PM

      Dear pixiedusk.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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    2. Minoru SaitoSeptember 21, 2016 at 10:44 PM

      Dear pixiedusk.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  32. Laura. MSeptember 22, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    Woowwww ... Thanks Minoru. By this fantastic post. Great your pictures and videos. !!!
    私はあなたに良い木曜日を望みます 😉
    Un abrazo.

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  33. Alexa TSeptember 22, 2016 at 8:52 PM

    Very, very interesting views and so many historical aspects ( the both tombs are at a huge scale)! I've learn and discover through the links and videos attached, things I had no idea about. Great sights seen from the air. As always, lovely pictures and post; many thanks for sharing with all of us. A very good day and weekend , as well!

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  34. BarbSeptember 23, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Minoru, I had no idea about these huge tombs! What a bird's eye view you had from the helicopter.

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  35. rainfield61September 25, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Helicopter?

    That's wonderful.

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 25, 2016 at 7:59 PM

      　Dear rainfield61.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  36. stardustSeptember 26, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    上から眺めるとあらためて仁徳天皇陵がいかに巨大かがわかります。二条山もご覧になられたなら大和三山が大和平野に浮島のようにあるのをご覧になったのではないでしょうか。やや方向音痴の私も空からの長めで位置関係が分かるような気がしますが・・勇気がいります。いい旅でしたね。

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    1. Minoru SaitoSeptember 26, 2016 at 11:04 PM

      Dear Yoko sama.
      こんばんは。ありがとうございます。　仁徳天皇陵墓に夢中になって大和三山は目に入りませんでした。
      　長年の念願が叶いました。

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  37. Nippon NinNovember 20, 2016 at 2:47 AM

    面白いですね。実さん、こんな事出来て、かっこいいです。私は高所恐怖症なのでヘリコプターは無理かもしれません。
    ところで、来年三月に、また日本に旅行します。斎藤さんのお薦めの吉野山へ桜見物しようかと思っています。満開には早く、混雑を避けられると思いましたが、ちょうど春休みに入る頃で、結構大変かも？でも楽しみです。
    ご無沙汰していてすみません。このコメントも大変遅くなりました。

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    1. Minoru SaitoNovember 20, 2016 at 11:03 PM

      こんばんは。吉野の山の桜の最盛期は４月１５日ごろです。山ですので３月はほとんど咲いていないと思います。
      http://www.ajisai.sakura.ne.jp/~tabi/rink/01yosino.htm

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