Visited early in the morning on June 21, 2026.
A burial mound of a moderate size, not too small. During the Sengoku period, it served as Yanagimoto Castle, and during the Edo period, it was a fortified residence and the administrative center of the Yanagimoto domain. Because it has been continuously used, there are few remaining structures, but being able to climb to the top is satisfying. Unfortunately, the burial mound exhibition hall was closed because it was early in the morning.
This 130-meter-long keyhole-shaped tumulus, built in the late 3rd century, is particularly famous for the large number of 33 triangular-rimmed mirrors bearing divine beasts that were excavated from it. It has been developed into a park, and there are information boards and stairs leading up to the tumulus.
As mentioned above, a large number of triangular-rimmed mirrors bearing divine beasts have been excavated from this tumulus. These mirrors are thought to have been given to Himiko by the Wei Dynasty, so I think this tumulus supports the theory that Yamataikoku was located in the Kinai region.
This keyhole-shaped tumulus is approximately 130 meters long. It is beautifully maintained and includes an exhibition hall and a park. There is a free municipal parking lot behind the Family Mart along the national highway, and you can walk there from there.
Visited in March 2026.
It's about a 10-minute walk from Yanagimoto Station.
It's easy to visit, and you can even climb on top of the burial mound. The nearby exhibition hall apparently has free admission, and I wanted to visit it, but it was closed, so I gave up.
