A 111m keyhole mound in Matsusaka, Mie, forming the National Historic Site Takarazuka Kofun with No. 2. Eight excavated boat-, enclosure-, and house-shaped haniwa became a National Treasure in 2024. Finds are exhibited at the city Cultural Property Center Haniwa Museum.
Finds & research
Eight boat-, enclosure-, and house-shaped haniwa were designated a National Treasure on 27 August 2024; 262 haniwa fragments and eight pottery or clay objects are associated designated items.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
Designated a National Historic Site with No. 2 on 25 April 1932.
Archaeological view
The largest keyhole mound in the Ise region, 111m long with a maximum height of 10m. It is dated to the beginning of the 5th century. Boat-, enclosure- and house-shaped haniwa, among others, were found at a mound projection. In 2024, eight haniwa (one boat, three enclosures, four houses) were designated a National Treasure, with 262 haniwa fragments and eight pottery or clay objects listed as associated items. The boat haniwa helps document the form of large Kofun-period vessels.
Field notes
The historic-site park is accessible. The Matsusaka City Cultural Property Center (Haniwa Museum) currently charges admission (free for those 18 and under); check current fees.