105m keyhole mound in Kurobe, Yasaka-cho, Kyotango City — Kyoto Prefectural Historic Site. One of the leading chieftain tombs of the Tango region in the early 5th century. The large mound rising above rice paddies is striking, evidencing the flourishing of the ancient Tango kingdom.
Finds & research
Detailed grave goods unknown. Stepped tiers and stone paving confirmed.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
105m keyhole mound (rear 70m dia., 10m high; front ~5m). Front faces southeast. Early 5th century. Relatively well-preserved mound. Attributed to a local chieftain of the Tango region. Stepped tiers and stone paving confirmed.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Kyoto Prefectural Historic Site. Located in Kurobe, Yasaka-cho, Kyotango City.
Field notes
About 20 min by bus or taxi from Kyoto Tango Railway "Mineyama" Station. Located in farmland; the mound is visible from the surroundings. Popular combined with Ebisuyama Kofun (id:297) on a Tango kofun tour.