Square mound in Taishi Town, designated as Empress Suiko's mausoleum. 3-tiered with moat.
Finds & research
No excavation permitted under IHA mausoleum regulations. Internal structure and grave goods remain unknown. Exterior viewable from public paths.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
3-tiered square mound, 63×56m. Early 7th century terminal kofun.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by IHA as the mausoleum of Empress Suiko and Prince Takedano.[IHA Visiting Info] Address: 大阪府南河内郡太子町大字山田 / Access: （バス停） 推古天皇陵前から徒歩約6分 / Hours: 原則、8時30分～17時 (open year-round in principle). Stamp storage: 古市陵墓監区事務所.
Field notes
Part of the Shinatani kofun group associated with Prince Shotoku.