A square-fronted, square-backed tumulus in Sakamoto, Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture. Mound length 38.0m; rear mound 4.2m high. A rare tumulus sometimes described as the last square-fronted, square-backed mound built in Japan. The core of Sakamoto Kofun Group (Prefectural Historic Site). A gilt-bronze mallet-headed sword (kabutsuchi-no-tachi) unearthed here is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property. Open to the public as Sakamoto Kofun Park. It is the central mound of the Sakamoto Kofun Group.
Finds & research
Gilt-bronze mallet-headed long sword (kabutsuchi-no-tachi) (Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property).
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
Mounds 1–4 and 6 were designated a Mie Prefectural Historic Site in 2004.
Archaeological view
Built in the early 7th century, it used a directly buried wooden coffin.
Field notes
Maintained as Sakamoto Kofun Park; follow current town guidance and park rules.