80m scallop-shell mound in Joyo City, part of the Kutsukawa Kofun Group (National Historic Site). Located ~300m northeast of Kutsukawa Kurumazuka (id:281); notable for its distinctive scallop-shell shape and the discovery of large house-shaped haniwa.
Finds & research
Cylindrical, morning-glory, and figurative haniwa (house, canopy, armor shapes) recovered. The house-shaped haniwa reaching ~1m in height is the most notable artifact.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
80m scallop-shell (帆立貝形) mound with short front section. Early 5th century. Rear: two-tiered, 9.6m high (west side); front: single-tiered. Stone paving and haniwa (cylindrical, morning-glory, figurative). House-shaped haniwa (~1m tall), canopy, and armor-shaped examples confirm elite ritual practices. Regarded as the successor chieftain tomb following Kutsukawa Kurumazuka (id:281).
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Designated as part of the National Historic Site "Kutsukawa Kofun Group" in 1979; renamed and expanded in 2016.
Field notes
Together with Kutsukawa Kurumazuka and Basho-zuka, forms the highlight trio of the Kutsukawa Kofun Group. About 20–25 min walk from Kintetsu Terada Station.