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.