Nara Pref. Round tumulus IHA imperial tomb

Kotohikinohara Shiratori Mausoleum

Also known as: Yamato Takeru (one of three Swan Mausolea)
LocationNara Pref.
ShapeRound tumulus
DesignationImperial Mausoleum (IHA)
IHA designationIHA-managed (no public entry)

Overview

At Tomita, Gose, this designated mausoleum rests on the chronicle legend that Yamato Takeru alighted here as a white bird. The tradition must be separated from archaeological fact; the mound's date and scale are unconfirmed.

Finds & research

Burial facility and finds are unknown in the public sources checked.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
The IHA designates this as one of the three Swan Mausolea of Yamato Takeru. Gose City's education-based account itself describes the basis as weak; the site's archaeological nature, date, burial facility, and finds are unknown.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by the IHA as one of the three Swan Mausolea of Yamato Takeru (Gose City) — where the hero, transformed into a white bird, alighted between Nobono (id:337) and Kawachi (id:30). Its archaeological substance is unknown and may be a natural rise.

Field notes

Worship from the IHA oratory. Gose City lists no parking or toilet.

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Sources

御所市 日本武尊白鳥陵國學院大學 陵墓データベース

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