A large egg-shaped round mound in Daisen Park, measuring 61m by 56m and 3.7m high. It is the second-largest round mound in the Mozu group after Daianjiyama. The mound top had already been levelled before park construction, but the moat fill survives relatively well. Excavation identified a construction method in which blocks of dug soil were stacked upside down.
Finds & research
Displaced cylindrical and figural haniwa, Sue ware, and a miniature iron hoe have been recovered. The burial facility and grave goods are unknown.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
An egg-shaped round mound bulging to the west, measuring 61m by 56m and 3.7m high. It is thought to have had two tiers; a moat, stone facing, and haniwa are confirmed. The burial facility and grave goods are unknown. Finds suggest it was built in the late 5th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an Imperial Household Agency mausoleum. It forms part of the National Historic Site Mozu Kofun Group, is owned by Sakai City, and is maintained within Daisen Park.