Prince Hisahito Visits Mosoleums of Emperor Komei, Emperor Meiji

The Yomiuri Shimbun

10:59 JST, February 27, 2026

Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visited the mausoleums of Emperor Komei and Emperor Meiji in Kyoto on Thursday.

After his coming-of-age ceremony in September last year, the prince visited the mausoleums of Emperors Showa and Taisho. He has also visited the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor.

The latest visit was a private one during his university’s spring break, made to report to his ancestors that he had completed his coming-of-age ceremony. The prince, in morning dress, made ritual offerings at the mausoleums.