An approximately 85m keyhole mound in Furuichi, Habikino. The IHA designates it as the Furuchi-no-Takaya Mausoleum of Princess Kasuga-no-Yamada, consort of Emperor Ankan. Construction of Takaya Castle greatly altered the mound, leaving a roughly square surviving portion.
Finds & research
Excavations in the area recovered cylindrical haniwa dated to the early 6th century. A mirror, sword fragment, gilt-shoe fragments and amber beads were reportedly found near the mound, but their association with this burial is unconfirmed.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
An approximately 85m keyhole mound dated to the beginning of the 6th century. Medieval Takaya Castle works greatly altered it, leaving a roughly square surviving portion. Excavations recovered cylindrical haniwa dated to the early 6th century. A mirror, sword fragment, gilt-shoe fragments and amber beads kept by a local family were reportedly found in the surrounding area; their association with this mound is possible, not established.
Imperial Household Agency view
The IHA manages it as the Furuchi-no-Takaya Mausoleum of Princess Kasuga-no-Yamada, consort of Emperor Ankan. It lies south of Takayatsukiyama Kofun, which the IHA designates as Emperor Ankan’s mausoleum.
Field notes
Worship from the oratory; walkable from Furuichi Station.