Nara Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Uwanari-zuka Kofun

LocationNara Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length128 m
PeriodLate 6th c.
DesignationNational Historic Site

Overview

A large mound built almost parallel to Isonokami Otsuka Kofun.

Finds & research

A huge granite horizontal chamber survives. Details of the grave goods and occupant are unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
An approximately 128m keyhole mound at Isonokami, Tenri. It has a huge 10.4m-long granite horizontal chamber opening south and is dated to the late 6th century in Tenri City’s correction sheet.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum; National Historic Site designation is not confirmed.

Field notes

Check current Tenri City guidance and on-site signs before entering the mound or chamber.

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Sources

天理市 ウワナリ塚古墳天理市刊行物訂正表

Related kofun

Isonokami Otsuka Kofun (107m) Akatsuchiyama Kofun (106.5m) Uenoyama Kofun (144m) Yamato Tenjinyama Kofun (103m) Minezuka Kofun (35.5m) Nishi-Norikura Kofun (118m)
← Toroyama Kofun Isonokami Otsuka Kofun →