Musashi Imperial Graveyard is the mausoleum complex of the Japanese emperors and empresses. It is located in Hachioji-shi, western suburbs of Tokyo.
The mausoleums are in a sacred atmosphere surrounded by the forest.
From the entrance, the wide approach paved with small gravels leads to the mausoleums.
(Above: Approach lined with huge Japanese cedars)
At the end of the approach, there are two open spaces. One is for the mausoleums of the Emperor and Empress Taisho.
(Above: the mausoleum of the Emperor Taisho)
(Above: the mausoleum of the Empress)
The neighboring other space is for the mausoleums of the Emperor and Empress Showa.
(Above: the mausoleum of the Emperor Showa)
(Above: the mausoleum of the Empress)
Those four mausoleums are the same form called 「上円下方」; the upper part is round and the lower part is square.
It is said that this place is one of the power spots in Hachioji. I wonder if it is true.
Anyway, the place with huge trees will make you feel refreshed.
