The only keyhole mound among the 14 mounds of the Shiba group and a National Historic Site component of the Otokuni group. It opened as a historic-site park in March 2024.
Finds & research
Finds include a Haji-ware pedestal dish, Sue-ware pedestal dishes and jars, tiny beads, iron objects, horse gear, and small archer, dog, and boar figures from decorated Sue ware.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A 32.7m keyhole mound at Oharano Ishimi-cho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, built in the late 5th–early 6th century. It has a surrounding ditch and haniwa. Its rear contains a right-sleeved horizontal chamber, regarded as the oldest Kinai-style example in northern Yamashiro.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It was added to the National Historic Site Otokuni Kofun Group on 13 February 2018.
Field notes
Follow current Kyoto City guidance and on-site signs for park use and accessible areas.