54m diameter circular mound in Takeno, Tango-cho, Kyotango City — National Historic Site. Attributed to a mid-5th century chieftain controlling the Takeno River basin in northwest Tango Peninsula. An important kofun alongside Shinmeiyama Kofun.
54m diameter circular mound (~50m in some sources). Mid-5th century. Mound fully confirmed by 1995–96 surveys. Burial chamber presumed clay chamber. Chieftain's tomb controlling the Takeno River basin in northwest Tango Peninsula.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Designated as a National Historic Site. Located in Takeno, Tango-cho, Kyotango City.
Field notes
About 20 min by car from Kyoto Tango Railway "Kizuonsen" Station. Located in Takeno district, Tango-cho. Often included in Tango Peninsula kofun tours alongside Shinmeiyama Kofun (id:280).