An emergence-period mound in Katsuhara, Himeji, attesting to the lower Ibo valley's early ties with the nascent Kinai polity. A rare place in Harima to see the Hashihaka-style flared front in person.
Finds & research
One confirmed pit-style chamber (2m+); stone paving, haniwa, pottery sherds.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A keyhole mound 98.8m long (some sources ~104–109m) preserving the flared, banjo-shaped front of the emergence period. Built in the late 3rd century — the oldest-style and largest-class mound in Harima. One pit-style chamber is confirmed on the rear circle's south edge, with a central burial presumed. Stone paving, haniwa, and pottery collected.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. National Historic Site (1978).
Field notes
Walkable from Harima-Katsuhara Station. The mound is visitable amid housing (chamber closed).