A terminal-period tomb in the grounds of Abe Monju-in, Sakurai, Nara, designated a Special Historic Site and noted for its refined ashlar chamber.
Finds & research
A double-sleeved horizontal stone chamber survives; no grave goods are known, and the occupant is not securely identified.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
A Special Historic Site.
Archaeological view
Reconstructed as a round mound about 25m across and dated to around the mid-7th century, with a double-sleeved horizontal stone chamber of finely dressed granite ashlar. The occupant is not confirmed, but Sakurai City describes as the leading theory that it is the tomb of Abe no Kurahashimaro, who became the first Minister of the Left after the Taika reforms.
Field notes
Because it is within temple grounds, follow current admission guidance and posted signs.