A National Historic Site built after Ichio Hakayama Kofun. Its rich assemblage suggests a Kose-clan chief.
Finds & research
Finds include eye beads, faceted crystal beads, gilt-bronze earrings, ring-pommel swords, iron lamellae, gilt-bronze horse gear, a silver fish-shaped pendant, gilt-bronze bells, Sue ware, and nails from a later wooden coffin.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A 44m keyhole mound at Ichio, Takatori. Takatori Town dates it to the mid-6th century, while the national designation account places the sequence of this mound and Ichio Hakayama in the early to first half of that century. A double-sleeved horizontal chamber opens on the north side of the rear mound and contains 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 Hakayama Kofun in 1981.
Field notes
Follow current Takatori Town guidance and on-site signs for chamber access and visitor routes.