An Early Kofun-period elite tomb in northern Settsu, retaining its mound tiers, stone facing, and surrounding hill terrain. It was designated a National Historic Site in December 2002.
Finds & research
Two unlooted pit chambers were identified in the rear mound. Chamber 1 contains two triangular-rimmed deity-and-beast mirrors, a TLV mirror, stone arm ornaments, a skull, and other remains; part of a wooden coffin was observed in Chamber 2.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It was designated a National Historic Site in December 2002.
Archaeological view
An 86.4m keyhole mound on the end of a hill at Himurocho 6 and Kamihamuro 2, Takatsuki, dating to the early 4th century. The chambers were found in a 2002 investigation and examined with a fibre-optic scope.
Field notes
Because of conservation restrictions, follow Takatsuki City’s current guidance on access and viewing.