A National Historic Site built after Ichio Hakayama Kofun. Takatori Town regards it, from its rich grave goods, as the tomb of a chief of the Kose clan, like Ichio Hakayama.
Finds & research
Finds include eye beads, faceted crystal beads, gilt-bronze earrings, ring-pommel swords, iron lamellae, gilt-bronze horse gear, a silver fish-shaped pendant, gilt-bronze bells, Sue ware, and nails from a later wooden coffin.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It was designated a National Historic Site with Ichio Hakayama Kofun in 1981.
Archaeological view
A 44m keyhole mound at Ichio, Takatori. Takatori Town dates it to the mid-6th century, while the national designation account places the sequence of this mound and Ichio Hakayama in the early to first half of that century. A double-sleeved horizontal stone chamber opens on the north side of the rear mound and contains a carved tuff house-shaped sarcophagus coated with red pigment.
Field notes
Follow current Takatori Town guidance and on-site signs for chamber access and visitor routes.