A scallop-shaped mound (ca. 59m) believed to be a satellite tomb of Emperor Ingyo's tomb (Ichinoyama Kofun). Late 5th century; its pit-style chamber held a house-shaped sarcophagus of Aso tuff. Added to the Furuichi National Historic Site in 2014; not among the final World Heritage constituent properties.
Finds & research
A pit-style stone chamber on the rear summit and a hollowed house-shaped sarcophagus of Aso welded tuff have been identified.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A scallop-shaped mound (hotategai-gata; ca. 59m long) immediately southwest of the rear circular mound of Emperor Ingyo's tomb (Ichinoyama Kofun), regarded as one of its satellite tombs. The rear circular part is ca. 38m across and the front ca. 21m wide, with the low front typical of scallop-shaped mounds. Built in the late 5th century. Its summit pit-style chamber held a hollowed house-shaped sarcophagus of Aso welded tuff ("Aso pink stone"). Added to the Furuichi Kofun Group National Historic Site in 2014. It was NOT included among the final constituent properties of the Mozu-Furuichi World Heritage Site (one of seven mounds dropped during the nomination process).
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated as an IHA mausoleum. National Historic Site (Furuichi Kofun Group).