It is sandwiched between Japan National Route 27 and the tracks of the JR West Obama Line railway.

The Kamifunazuka Kofun was once covered with fukiishi, of which a portion remain, and the fragments of cylindrical haniwa have been found in the area.

It may have been the grave of a local king before imperial dynasty control over the area of Wakasa was firmly established.

Per local legend, this tumulus is said to be the grave of one of the Kuni no miyatsuko of Wakasa Province.

[2] The tumulus is about a 13-minute walk from Shin-Hirano Station on the JR West Obama Line.