A 120m keyhole mound in Saira, Iga, dated to the late 4th century. Excavations in 1948–1951 documented three clay-encased burials and rows of haniwa. Iga City lists the mound as undesignated.
Finds & research
Three clay-encased burials with grave goods were found at the rear summit, and haniwa rows were documented on the mound.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A 120m keyhole mound in Saira, Iga, dated to the late 4th century. Excavations led by Kyoto University archaeologists from 1948 to 1951 found three clay-encased burials with many grave goods at the rear summit, along with haniwa rows on several parts of the mound.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. Iga City's current plan lists it as undesignated.
Field notes
It is not a designated historic site; avoid entering private land or fields and follow local signs.