Kyoto Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Shiba Kofun

Also known as: Shiba No.1 Kofun
LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length33 m
PeriodEarly 6th c.

Overview

~33m keyhole mound in Oharano Ishimi-cho, Nishikyo Ward — additionally designated as part of the National Historic Site "Otokuni Kofun Group" in 2018. Houses one of the oldest horizontal stone chambers in Kyoto Prefecture, marking the introduction of this burial type in the Otokuni region. One of the early 6th-century Otokuni chieftain tombs.

Finds & research

Horizontal stone chamber (single-flanked; detailed dimensions unknown). Detailed grave goods unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
~33m keyhole mound. Early 6th century. Considered to have one of the oldest horizontal stone chambers in Kyoto Prefecture (single-flanked), making it a chieftain's tomb marking the introduction of horizontal stone chambers in the Otokuni region. Designated at the same time as Chohoji Minami-hara Kofun (id:285). One of a group of 6th-century Otokuni chieftain tombs alongside Inouchi Kurumazuka and Inouchi Inarizuka.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Additionally designated as part of the National Historic Site "Otokuni Kofun Group" on 13 February 2018 (Heisei 30). Located in Oharano Ishimi-cho, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City.

Field notes

About 10 min walk from Hankyu Bus "Ishimi (Oharano)" stop. Located in the scenic area around Mt. Nishiyama and Oharano Shrine. Recommended combined with Chohoji Minami-hara Kofun (id:285) on an Oharano area kofun tour.

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Sources

京都市文化財保護課文化庁Wikipedia

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