A large keyhole mound in the Oyamato Kofun Group. The Fujita Museum explains that its clay pillow was traditionally said to come from Emperor Suinin's mausoleum, but old records show it was dug from this mound.
Finds & research
A clay pillow was excavated in 1896. The Fujita Museum also reports magatama beads and stone wrist ornaments from the mound. Details of the central burial facility remain unknown.
Archaeological view
An approximately 110m keyhole mound at Nakayama, Tenri. A clay pillow excavated here is dated to the 4th century and held by the Fujita Museum.
Field notes
Because it adjoins a cemetery, follow on-site signs when visiting and do not enter private land.