Kyoto Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound IHA imperial tomb

Uji Tomb

Also known as: Tomb of Prince Uji-no-Wakiiratsuko
LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
IHA designationIHA-managed (no public entry)

Two views on the occupant

Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by the IHA (designated 1889) as the tomb of Prince Uji-no-Wakiiratsuko, Emperor Ojin's heir who the chronicles say took his own life to yield the throne to his brother Nintoku. A round knoll was reshaped into a keyhole form (~80m) at designation; the original monument's nature is unknown.
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Sources

Wikipedia(菟道稚郎子)新陵墓探訪記

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