Osaka Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Udohaka Kofun

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length173 m
PeriodMid–late 5th c.

Overview

173m mound in Misaki Town, managed by the IHA.

Finds & research

IHA-designated mausoleum (Udonohaka, for Prince Inishiki, son of Emperor Suinin); excavation prohibited. From exterior survey, the three-tiered mound form is confirmed; traces of stone paving (fukiishi) and haniwa rows have been reported. The basic structure of the 173m keyhole mound with surrounding moat is established from surface observation. Internal burial chamber and grave goods unknown. Forms the Tannoha kofun group with the nearby Seiryo Kofun (Tannoha reference site, 210m). A chronological gap exists between the archaeological date (mid–late 5th century) and the chronicle period of the IHA's attributed prince (3rd–4th century).

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Large 173m keyhole mound, mid to late 5th century, part of the Awajima kofun group.
Imperial Household Agency view
Managed by IHA as mausoleum of Prince Inishiki.

Field notes

Situated on a hill overlooking Osaka Bay near the ancient Awajima port, alongside the nearby Seiryo Kofun (210m). Together they are thought to mark the tombs of local chiefs who controlled the coastal routes. The IHA designates this as the tomb of Prince Inishiki (son of Emperor Suinin).

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Sources

Wikipedia岬町教育委員会宮内庁岬町観光協会

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