One of the largest mounds in the Sea of Japan region, restored in Yosano Town Kofun Park together with the Tsukuriyama group.
Finds & research
A large boat-shaped stone sarcophagus was identified in the rear burial facility. The mound has stone facing and haniwa rows.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
An approximately 145m three-tiered keyhole mound at Kaya and Akeshi, Yosano. Built in the mid-4th century, it has stone facing and haniwa rows. Its rear burial facility contained a boat-shaped stone sarcophagus.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum. Mounds Nos. 1–3 are preserved as the National Historic Site Ebisuyama Kofun.
Field notes
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