One of Otokuni’s earliest large mounds. Special pedestal-shaped haniwa and large compound-rim jars are thought to have stood on its summit. Its name derives from an Inari shrine formerly on top of the rear.
Finds & research
Despite looting, swords, spears, arrowheads, axes, chisels, knives, spades, and hoe tips remained, along with special pedestal-shaped haniwa and large jars.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It was designated a component of the National Historic Site Otokuni Kofun Group on 1 March 2016.
Archaeological view
An approximately 94m square-fronted, square-backed mound in Katsuyama Park, Kitayama, Muko-cho, Muko. Built at the end of the 3rd century, it has a three-tiered rear, two-tiered front, and stone facing throughout. Its 5.6m pit chamber at the centre of the rear contained a split-bamboo-shaped wooden coffin.
Field notes
It can be visited in Katsuyama Park north of Muko Shrine; follow on-site conservation signs.