A National Historic Site built in the early 6th century. It is interpreted as a chiefly tomb of the Kose clan, but no individual occupant is archaeologically identified.
Finds & research
Finds include stone facing, morning-glory and cylindrical haniwa, wooden objects, glass beads, iron swords and arrowheads, gilt-bronze horse gear, and Sue ware.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A two-tiered keyhole mound about 63m long and 8m high (per the Agency for Cultural Affairs, based on the 1978 excavation; the town guide gives 66m and 10m) at Ichio, Takatori; with ditch and outer bank it spans about 100m. The rear has a single-sleeved horizontal chamber containing a carved tuff house-shaped sarcophagus coated with red pigment.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. It was designated a National Historic Site with Ichio Miyazuka Kofun in 1981.
Field notes
The chamber is normally closed; limited openings may require advance application. Check current Takatori Town guidance.