Nara Pref. 墳形不明 IHA imperial tomb

Ochi-no-Okanoe Tomb

Also known as: Tomb of Princess Ota
LocationNara Pref.
Shape墳形不明
DesignationImperial Mausoleum (IHA)
IHA designationIHA-managed (no public entry)

Overview

Princess Ota's designated tomb on the approach to Empress Saimei's mausoleum at Kurumaki, Takatori. The designation matching the Nihon Shoki's location is kept distinct from the archaeological case for Koshitsuka-Gomon.

Finds & research

The designated tomb's burial facility and finds are unknown in the public record.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
The IHA designates this as Princess Ota's tomb. Public evidence checked does not establish the designated site's archaeological form, size, date, burial facility, or finds. Koshitsuka-Gomon Kofun in Asuka is a strong alternative candidate, but it is a separate site.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by the IHA as the Ochi-no-Okanoe Tomb of Princess Ota — Emperor Tenji's daughter and mother of Prince Otsu — set partway up the stair to Empress Saimei's mausoleum (id:638), matching the Nihon Shoki's "tomb before the mausoleum." Scholars favor Koshitsuka-Gomon (id:664) as her true grave.

Field notes

Worship from the oratory on the IHA-managed approach.

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Sources

宮内庁書陵部 大田皇女墓実測図目録明日香村 牽牛子塚・越塚御門古墳整備基本計画

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