A round mound (ca. 40m) that stood in Sawada, Fujiidera City — thought to be a satellite tomb of Emperor Ingyo's tomb (Ichinoyama Kofun), built in the late 5th century. The mound was lost to housing development in 1955, but its two house-shaped sarcophagi were moved to Domyoji Elementary School and are preserved as National Important Cultural Properties.
Finds & research
Two hollowed house-shaped sarcophagi (No. 1 and No. 2) were recovered and are preserved at Domyoji Elementary School (designated National Important Cultural Properties in 1974). The southern coffin yielded a bronze mirror and iron sword, with armor found nearby.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A round mound ca. 40m across and ca. 7m high that stood northeast of Domyoji Elementary School in Sawada, Fujiidera City. It lay just southwest of the rear circular part of Emperor Ingyo's tomb (Ichinoyama Kofun) and is thought to be one of its satellite tombs. Built in the late 5th century, it held two hollowed house-shaped sarcophagi near the summit. In 1877 a bronze mirror and iron sword were found in the southern coffin; in 1946 the northern (No. 1) coffin was investigated by the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education and Kyoto University. The mound was destroyed by residential development in 1955 and no longer exists. The two sarcophagi were relocated to Domyoji Elementary School, where they are preserved and displayed, and were designated National Important Cultural Properties in 1974. It is NOT a constituent property of the Mozu-Furuichi World Heritage Site.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated as an IHA mausoleum. The two excavated house-shaped sarcophagi are designated National Important Cultural Properties.
Field notes
The mound no longer exists (lost in 1955). The two excavated house-shaped sarcophagi are preserved at Domyoji Elementary School in Fujiidera City. Emperor Ingyo's tomb (Ichinoyama Kofun) adjoins to the northeast.