In his later years, he visited Omi Province in 128, and after he stayed in Shigatakaanahomiya (present Anou, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) for three years, he died in 130.
晩年の景行天皇58年（128年）に、近江国に行幸、志賀高穴穂宮（しがのたかあなほのみや、現在の滋賀県大津市穴太）に3年間滞在した後、同60年（130年）崩御。