The "tomb with three chambers" in Teraguchi, Katsuragi City, overlooking the Nara Basin from the eastern foot of Mt. Katsuragi. The Agency for Cultural Affairs considers the three chambers to have been built at the same time or close together in the early 6th century.
Finds & research
Three horizontal stone chambers (rear circle 16.4m / front section 9m / projection 7.8m); finds incl. gilt-bronze flower-shaped fittings, horse gear, agricultural and other tools, Sue ware.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
National Historic Site (1978).
Archaeological view
A 60m keyhole mound (rear circle 36m across) of the early-to-mid 6th century with three horizontal stone chambers, an unusual example according to Katsuragi City — in the rear circle (16.4m), front section, and projection. Some of its finds are held by the Nara National Museum.
Field notes
About 35 min on foot west from Kintetsu Shinjo Station (Katsuragi City).