A National Historic Site interpreted as the tomb of a paramount chief of the Kameoka Basin. Identification with Prince Yamato-hiko from the Nihon Shoki is a historical hypothesis, not an established fact.
Finds & research
Cylindrical haniwa are documented. Grave goods remain unknown because the principal burial has not been investigated.
Two views on the occupant
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. Cylindrical haniwa are documented, while the principal burial remains unconfirmed.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It was designated a National Historic Site on 18 December 1982. An attribution to Prince Yamato-hiko has been proposed but is not established.
Field notes
Follow Kameoka City guidance and on-site signs. Check the Kameoka City Museum of Culture for current exhibits.