A great keyhole mound on the terrace above the Mononobe heartland in Tenri. Open since 2019, its summit commands the city and the Yamato basin.
Finds & research
Cylindrical and figural haniwa, Sue and Haji ware; burial unknown.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
A keyhole mound ~118m long (rear ~66m, front ~88m; ~165m with its basal platform), built at the end of the 5th century. The burial is unknown (a corridor chamber is suspected). Cylindrical and figural haniwa plus Sue and Haji ware recovered.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Part of the National Historic Site "Somanouchi Kofun Group" (2018).
Field notes
400m from the free Somanouchi car park; combine with Nishiyama (id:249) and Minezuka (id:599).