Osaka Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Makino Kurumazuka Kofun

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length107 m
PeriodLate 4th c.

Overview

107.5m keyhole mound in Hirakata City. Representative early kofun in north Kawachi. The place name "Makino" denotes an imperial pasture, reflecting this area's deep ancient ties to royal authority. Together with Kinno Kurumazuka (120m, early 4th c.) and Oshioka (94m), it forms the "North Kawachi Early Kofun Group," representing a chieftain lineage that controlled the Yodo River trade route.

Finds & research

Hirakata City surveys partially confirmed a vertical-shaft stone chamber. Reported finds include a bronze water vessel, iron objects, and haniwa.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
107.5m keyhole mound, late 4th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not managed by IHA.

Field notes

About 20–25 min walk from JR Kyoto Line "Hirakata-koen" station or Keihan Main Line "Hirakata-shi" station. Protected as a historic site managed by Hirakata City Board of Education.

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Sources

Wikipedia枚方市教育委員会

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