One of the largest kofun on the Sea of Japan coast and a National Historic Site. The occupant is unknown. The summit sutra mound is later than the kofun.
Finds & research
Finds include Tango-type cylindrical haniwa, parasol- and house-shaped haniwa, haniwa incised with a boat and people, and stone models of a tray, jar, and pillow.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It was designated a National Historic Site on 7 March 1923.
Archaeological view
A 190m three-tiered keyhole mound at Miya, Tango-cho, Kyotango, dated to the 5th century by Kyotango City’s Digital Museum page and to the end of the Early to the start of the Middle Kofun period by the city’s history and culture map. It has river-stone facing and Tango-type cylindrical haniwa.
Field notes
Check current Kyotango City guidance for path and stair conditions.