Whispered Shadow·Rakuhoku / Kitaōji

Grave of Murasaki Shikibu

A small grave site said to be that of Murasaki Shikibu, author of The Tale of Genji. What is said to be the grave of the early-Heian literatus Ono no Takamura lies beside hers, with quiet stone pagodas honoring them both.

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These notes come from desk research. Local traditions vary.