The largest in the Makimuku group (115m). Located close to Hashihaka Kofun.May predate Hashihaka Kofun.
Finds & research
Surveys as part of the Makimuku national historic site designation (2013). Burial facility presumed to be wooden outer coffin (mokkaku) style, but details are unknown. Some alteration from agricultural consolidation but mound form survives. Significance is primarily in scale — the largest (115m) of the Makimuku group.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
One of the larger mounds in the Makimuku group. Dated to late 3rd century, showing the development of the Makimuku keyhole form.