A terminal-period tomb in Gojono-cho, Kashihara, noted for two house-shaped sarcophagi and included in the World Heritage property “Asuka-Fujiwara.”
Finds & research
A corridor-style chamber, two house-shaped sarcophagi, and plaster decoration; occupants unknown.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A square mound about 30m on each side, dated to the mid-7th century. Its corridor-style chamber contains two house-shaped sarcophagi with surviving plaster decoration; occupants are unknown.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA; a National Historic Site. The occupant is unknown, and attribution to the Soga clan is a hypothesis.
Field notes
Visit in accordance with the protected-site boundaries and posted guidance.