Wakayama Pref. 墳形不明 IHA imperial tomb

Kamayama Tomb

Also known as: Tomb of Itsuse-no-Mikoto
LocationWakayama Pref.
Shape墳形不明
DesignationImperial Mausoleum (IHA)
IHA designationIHA-managed (no public entry)

Overview

The designated tomb of Itsuse-no-Mikoto behind Kamayama Shrine in Wada, Wakayama. Its mythic and documentary tradition is separated here from its unresolved archaeology.

Finds & research

Burial facility and finds are unknown in the public record.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
An IHA-designated tomb. Public evidence checked does not establish an archaeological mound form, size, date, or burial facility, so it is not classified here as a round mound of about 6m.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by the IHA as the Kamayama Tomb of Itsuse-no-Mikoto, elder brother of Emperor Jinmu. The chronicles relate that he died from a wound during the eastern expedition and was buried at Kamayama, but the designated tomb's archaeological form, size, and date are not established by the public evidence checked.

Field notes

Worship from the designated IHA oratory.

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Sources

宮内庁 竈山墓管理施設工事公告衆議院質問主意書答弁(陵墓治定一覧)

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