North of the rear of the Emperor Chuai mausoleum mound and interpreted as associated with it. Its occupant and burial facility are unresolved.
Finds & research
A 1996 excavation outside the designated site area found a cut outlining the embankment along with cylindrical haniwa; cylindrical haniwa have also been collected from the mound. The burial facility and grave goods are unconfirmed.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
Part of the National Historic Site Furuichi Kofun Group and the Mozu-Furuichi World Heritage Site.
Archaeological view
A 60m keyhole mound in Fujiidera, with a 40m-wide, 4m-high front and a 38m-diameter, 6.5m-high rear, dated by Fujiidera City to the end of the 5th century, by the official World Heritage website to the second half of the 5th century, and by the Agency for Cultural Affairs to the late Middle Kofun period. Its moat and embankment have been identified.
Field notes
The publicly owned mound area is visitable, but it adjoins residences; follow local rules and signs.