Kyoto Pref. 墳形不明 IHA imperial tomb

Uji Tomb

Also known as: Tomb of Prince Uji-no-Wakiiratsuko
LocationKyoto Pref.
Shape墳形不明
DesignationImperial Mausoleum (IHA)
IHA designationIHA-managed (no public entry)

Overview

The designated tomb of Prince Uji-no-Wakiiratsuko at Uji-Yamada. Its neat present keyhole outline includes modern mausoleum landscaping, while the original feature remains unresolved.

Finds & research

The original burial facility and finds are unknown in the public record.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A pre-mausoleum rise called Maruyama is documented, but its original form, size, date, burial facility, and finds are not established in the public evidence. The traditional designation is kept separate from the archaeological assessment.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by the IHA as the Uji Tomb of Prince Uji-no-Wakiiratsuko. Uji City reports that a rise called Maruyama existed before the mausoleum was built, but construction greatly altered it and its original form is difficult to reconstruct. The present keyhole outline is therefore not treated as the original mound form or size.

Field notes

Worship from the IHA oratory.

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Sources

宇治市教育委員会 宇治墓周辺発掘調査宇治市史資料(菟道稚郎子伝承と宇治墓)

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