Shiga Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Zeze-Chausuyama Kofun

Chausuyama Kofun (Otsu)
LocationShiga Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length120 m
PeriodLate 4th c.
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

A keyhole mound about 120m long on a hill in Akibadai, Otsu. Its surroundings form Chausuyama Park, where visitors can walk around the tomb. Akiba Shrine stands on the front section.

Finds & research

Paving stones and haniwa. The burial has not been excavated, so its grave goods are unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A keyhole mound about 120m long, dated to the late 4th century. Although the burial has not been excavated, investigations of the mound and surrounding ditch identified paving stones and haniwa; the occupant is unknown.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Together with Ko-Chausuyama Kofun, it was designated a National Historic Site in 1921. The occupant is unknown.

Field notes

Within Chausuyama Park. According to Otsu City, the nearest station is Zezehommachi (Keihan), about a 13-minute walk away. Admission is free.

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Sources

大津市歴史博物館 茶臼山古墳文化庁 文化遺産オンライン 茶臼山古墳・小茶臼山古墳大津市 茶臼山公園

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