~100m scallop-shaped mound in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture; the second largest in the National Historic Site Mihata Kofun Group after Umazuka Kofun (id:330). An early 5th-century chieftain's tomb of the Iga region. Viewable on the hiking course from Kintetsu Mihata Station.
Finds & research
Cylindrical and house-shaped haniwa were found.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
An approximately 100m scallop-shaped mound. The rear is three-tiered and the front two-tiered, with stone facing, moat, cylindrical haniwa, and house-shaped haniwa.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. A principal mound of the Mihata group, designated a National Historic Site on 17 October 1978.