A large keyhole mound built above 300m elevation. A stone monument inscribed "Uguisu Mausoleum," erected in 1733, stands on the rear summit.
Finds & research
Stone facing and haniwa are documented. The central burial facility and grave assemblage remain unknown.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
An approximately 103m keyhole mound on the summit of Mount Wakakusa. It is described as a two-tiered mound using the summit terrain, with stone facing and haniwa documented, and is generally dated to around the late 4th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It was designated a National Historic Site on 3 September 1936, with Nara Prefecture as the managing body.
Field notes
Opening periods, access routes, and fees for Mount Wakakusa may change; check current Nara Prefecture and Nara City guidance.