The tumulus was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1924, with the area under protection expanded in 2020.

[2] The Kamienyatsukiyama Kofun is located on slightly elevated ground on the north bank of the Kobe River in the northeastern part of Shimane Prefecture.

Although the area around the tumulus has been largely leveled by the local landholder, a stone burial chamber was discovered in 1887 and grave goods were unearthed.

Cylindrical haniwa and shards of Sue ware pottery have been found on the surface and surroundings.

The Kamienyatsukiyama Kofun is located 1.7 kilometers, or approximately five minutes by car from Izumoshi Station on the JR West San'in Main Line.