The leading mound of the Sakurazuka group in northern Settsu — the group's largest keyhole tomb, its three tiers ringed with haniwa and stone facing.
Finds & research
Cylindrical and morning-glory haniwa, and stone facing.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
The largest keyhole mound of the Sakurazuka group: about 88m long with a 48m rear circle in three tiers, furnished with cylindrical and morning-glory haniwa (surviving height 117cm) and stone facing. Built in the mid-to-late 4th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum. The leading mound of the National Historic Site "Sakurazuka Kofun Group" (designated 1956; Toyonaka's first National Historic Site).
Field notes
One mound of the Sakurazuka group; in an urban area, follow on-site guidance.