A large square mound about 60m per side in Ano-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, designated a National Historic Site in 1952. It has projections to the northeast and southwest, a form formerly called a square mound with paired projections. Shield- and parasol-shaped haniwa were collected. It is dated to the early 5th century.
Finds & research
Cylindrical haniwa and figurative haniwa such as shield- and parasol-shaped examples have been collected from the main mound and its satellite mounds (Mie Prefecture).
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
Designated a National Historic Site on 11 October 1952.
Archaeological view
A two-tiered square mound about 60m per side and 8.5m high, with square, terrace-like projections to the northeast and southwest.
Field notes
The public sources consulted do not record visiting conditions.