A National Historic Site surviving in the Uzumasa area. It is interpreted as a chiefly tomb associated with the Hata clan, but no individual occupant is known.
Finds & research
Two horizontal chambers are documented in the rear mound. Details of older finds are not established by the cited current city sources.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
An approximately 73m two-tiered keyhole mound at Uzumasa Matsumoto-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto. Built in the early 6th century, it has two horizontal chambers in the rear mound.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It is a National Historic Site managed by Kyoto City.
Field notes
Advance application to Kyoto City’s Cultural Properties Protection Section is required. Check current city guidance for viewing conditions.