A keyhole mound in Otsukadai, Nishi Ward, Kobe. As an IHA mausoleum reference site, the mound is closed, but its water-filled horseshoe moat can be seen from outside.
Finds & research
Cylindrical haniwa. The IHA holds a gold earring recorded as from the Tamatsu site, but its association with this mound’s burial is unconfirmed.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
Kobe City describes a 74m keyhole mound with a water-filled horseshoe moat, dating to the Middle Kofun period. Its burial facility remains unconfirmed. The IHA lists cylindrical haniwa from the site and a gold earring managed as a Tamatsu find; the earring cannot securely be assigned to this mound’s burial.
Imperial Household Agency view
The IHA manages the mound as the Tamatsu Mausoleum Reference Site. Kobe City reports an attribution to Princess Toneri-hime, daughter of Emperor Kinmei, but archaeology has not established its occupant. The IHA also manages nearby satellite mounds.
Field notes
Kobe City directs visitors to buses 43 or 92 from Seishin-Chuo subway station. The mound itself is closed.