Osaka Pref. Tumulus cluster

Shinda Chizuka Kofun Group

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeTumulus cluster
PeriodMid 5th–early 6th c.

Overview

Group of about 85 mounds on Shinda Hill in Izumi City. As the name "Chizuka" (thousand mounds) suggests, over a thousand mounds once existed here. The site is also culturally notable for its connection to the legend of "Shinoda no Tsuma" (the white fox wife).

Finds & research

Systematic excavation has been conducted in only some clusters. Horizontal stone chambers and grave goods (Sue ware, ironware, beads, etc.) have been found in several mounds.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
About 85 mounds confirmed. The main mound, Kitsunezuka, is a 56m keyhole mound.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not managed by IHA.

Field notes

Much of the hillside is now a designated green zone ("Shinoda no Mori"), where the mounds are preserved within natural woodland. Adjacent to Izumi City Yayoi-no-Mori Historical Park. About 15–20 min walk from JR Hanwa Line "Shindayama" station.

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Sources

Wikipedia和泉市教育委員会奈文研 全国文化財総覧

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