Many tomb mounds are located along the ancient road “Yamanobe no Michi” in Tenri City, Nara Pref. Among them is the tomb of Emperor Sijin. The formal name of mausoleum is “Yamanobe no Michi no Magari no Okanoe no Misasagi,” and that of the kofun (Imperial tomb) is “Yanagimoto Andon-yama Kofun.” It is presumed to be the tomb of Emperor Sujin, the 10th emperor of Japan. As some say Emperor Sujin existed before Christ, and others say he lived in the 3rd century, the exact reign of this emperor is unknown, but it would seem that he was the first existent emperor in Japan. He is said to have established the foundation of Yamato Dynasty. The style of the kofun is a keyhole kofun, with its square front and round back. The wodth of the front part is 100 m and the diameter of the back part is 158 m. There are several small kofuns called “Baicho” built around it. From the surrounding moat bank, you can command a afine view of the Haiden hall and the Torii-gate in Shinmei style at the front of the tomb, fresh green floating islands on the water-filled moat and a panoramic view of Nara Basin filled with green leaves. This is a place of exquisite view.