noun
burial mound for severed noses and ears
Archaic term referring to a historical burial mound, especially from the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), where severed noses and ears of enemies were interred. Compare 耳塚.
See also: 耳塚
京都の耳塚は、鼻塚とも呼ばれることがある。
The Mimizuka in Kyoto is sometimes also called Hanazuka.