A large Early Kofun-period mound noted for cylindrical haniwa about 2.1m tall. A total of 106 cylindrical and pedestaled-bowl-shaped (takatsuki) haniwa enclosed the burial facilities.
Finds & research
The 8.06m main pit chamber had been looted, leaving mirror fragments, stone objects, and other items. The unlooted subsidiary chamber yielded iron bows and arrows, more than 200 iron spearheads, 236 bronze arrowheads, stone arrowheads, and other abundant grave goods.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It was designated a National Historic Site on 14 March 1980.
Archaeological view
A 224m keyhole mound at Takada and Uenomiya, Sakurai. In 1959, investigators examined the main and subsidiary chambers in the rear mound and a double rectangular haniwa enclosure around them. The main chamber had been looted, while the subsidiary chamber yielded large quantities of weapons, armour, and other objects. The occupant is unknown.
Field notes
Do not enter private or restricted land within the historic site, and follow on-site guidance. Check the Museum of the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara for current display information.