A National Historic Site surviving in the Uzumasa area. The Agency for Cultural Affairs' designation account regards it as the tomb of a powerful figure in the line of local chiefs and as important for understanding the fortunes of the Hata clan, said to have flourished here.
Finds & research
Two horizontal stone chambers are documented in the rear mound. Horse gear, bronze mirrors and other items are said to have been found when the chambers were opened around 1887.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It is a National Historic Site managed by Kyoto City.
Archaeological view
An approximately 73m two-tiered keyhole mound at Uzumasa Matsumoto-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto. Built in the early 6th century, it has two horizontal stone chambers in the rear mound (a walking map by Kyoto City and the Kyoto City Archaeological Research Institute gives three).
Field notes
Advance application to Kyoto City’s Cultural Properties Protection Section is required. Check current city guidance for viewing conditions.