Also known as: Traditional Mausoleum of Yamato Takeru
Location
Mie Pref.
Shape
Keyhole-shaped mound
Mound length
90 m
Period
Late 4th c.
Overview
~90m keyhole mound in Tamurako, Kameyama City, Mie Prefecture. The largest in the northern Ise region (late 4th century), designated by the IHA as the mausoleum of Yamato Takeru (Nobono Tomb). The site is traditionally associated with the legendary hero's death at Nobono, as recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Nobono Shrine stands nearby.
Finds & research
Unexcavated due to IHA mausoleum status. Grave goods unknown.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
~90m keyhole mound (rear circle 54m dia., 9m high). Located in Tamurako, Kameyama City. Late 4th century (early middle Kofun period); the largest scale in the northern Ise region. Also known as "Chojizuka." Unexcavated due to IHA mausoleum status; actual occupant archaeologically unknown. Surrounded by the Nobono Kofun Group (~10+ mounds). The site is traditionally associated with the legendary hero Yamato Takeru's death at Nobono as recorded in the Nihon Shoki and Kojiki.
Imperial Household Agency view
Designated by the IHA in 1879 (Meiji 12) as the Mausoleum of Yamato Takeru (Prince Ototachibana-hime's consort — son of Emperor Keiko). Managed by the IHA as an imperial mausoleum; access restricted.
Field notes
About 10 min by car from Kintetsu/JR "Kameyama" Station. The adjacent Nobono Shrine attracts visitors as the legendary site of Yamato Takeru's final days.