Kyoto Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Amatsuka Kofun

LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length73 m
PeriodEarly 6th c.

Overview

73m keyhole mound in Uzumasa, Ukyo Ward — a National Historic Site. Located in the Hata clan's base of Uzumasa, it is one of the leading chieftain tombs alongside Hebizuka Kofun (id:294). The unusual structure with two horizontal stone chambers in the rear reflects the Hata clan's prosperity in 6th-century Uzumasa.

Finds & research

Two horizontal stone chambers in the rear section. 1887 excavation: metal ornaments, iron weapons, horse trappings, Haji ware pottery (now at Kyoto University Museum).

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
73m keyhole mound (rear circle ~40m, ~9m high; front ~50m wide, ~9m high). Two-tiered. Early 6th century. Two horizontal stone chambers (both two-flanked) in the rear section (~10m and ~7.7m). 1887 excavation yielded metal ornaments, iron weapons, horse trappings, and Haji ware — now at Kyoto University Museum. Attributed to the Hata clan alongside Hebizuka Kofun (id:294), reflecting the Hata presence in Uzumasa.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Designated as a National Historic Site in 1978. Managed by Kyoto City.

Field notes

About 5 min walk from Randen "Kaiko-no-Yashiro" Station, and about 10 min from Hebizuka Kofun (id:294). An ideal stop on a "Uzumasa / Hata Clan Heritage Walk" with Kijima Shrine (famous for its triple torii gate).

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Sources

京都市文化市民局文化庁Wikipedia

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