A National Historic Site interpreted as the tomb of a paramount chief who ruled the Tanba region. The Kameoka Cultural Museum notes a theory identifying the occupant with Prince Yamato-hiko of the Nihon Shoki.
Finds & research
Cylindrical haniwa are documented. Details of the grave goods are unknown.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It was designated a National Historic Site on 18 December 1982.
Archaeological view
A three-tiered keyhole mound at Chitose, Kameoka, about 82m long today; the Kyoto Prefectural Archaeological Research Center estimates an original length of about 88m. Built in the early 6th century, it is the largest Late Kofun keyhole mound in the Tanba region. The Kameoka Cultural Museum notes a theory that the occupant is Prince Yamato-hiko, but this is not established.
Field notes
Follow Kameoka City guidance and on-site signs. Check the Kameoka Cultural Museum for current exhibits.