An early-6th-century keyhole mound at Kamo, Takashima. Finds include gold earrings, a gilt-bronze crown, and shoes. Its house-shaped sarcophagus can be viewed through the shelter glass.
Finds & research
Gold earrings, a gilt-bronze crown and shoes, swords, and horse gear. Many finds are held by the Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto University, and others; the Nijozan-tuff house-shaped sarcophagus remains on site.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A keyhole mound whose front section is lost. Takashima City's individual guide estimates its length at about 45m; the city regional plan says around 40m. It dates to the early 6th century. A house-shaped sarcophagus of Nijozan tuff survives in the corridor chamber. Finds discovered in 1902 include gold earrings, a gilt-bronze crown and shoes, swords, and horse gear, suggesting Korean Peninsula links. A Mio clan chieftain has been proposed as occupant, without a secure individual identification.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Shiga Prefectural Historic Site (designated 1964).
Field notes
About 20 min on foot from JR Adogawa Station. A replica of the crown from the mound is displayed at the Nakae Toju and Takashima Museum, 69 Kamikogawa, Adogawa-cho, Takashima. Open 9:00–16:30; closed Mondays (or the next weekday when Monday is a public holiday) and over New Year.