A keyhole mound (ca. 60m) in Tenjin-chō, Takatsuki City, built in the mid-6th century. Famous for haniwa of dogs, boars, and hunters arranged to depict a hunting scene at the front of the mound — a notable example of a late-period kofun.
Finds & research
At the front of the mound, cylinder and shield haniwa plus figural haniwa of dogs, boars, hunters, and shrine maidens were recovered, forming what is interpreted as a hunting-ritual tableau.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A keyhole mound ca. 60m long, built in the late Kofun period (mid-6th century). It stands just east of the approach to Jōgū Tenmangū shrine in Tenjin-chō, Takatsuki. Excavation of the front of the mound recovered haniwa shaped as dogs, boars, and hunters with horns, arranged to depict a hunting scene — a nationally famous example of a haniwa "hunting ritual" tableau. Cylinder and shield haniwa, along with figural haniwa of shrine maidens, dogs, and boars, have been identified. Occupant unknown.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not managed by IHA. National Historic Site.
Field notes
About 15 min walk from JR Settsu-Tonda or Hankyu Tonda Station; just east of the Jōgū Tenmangū approach.