Kyoto Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Inouchi Inarizuka Kofun

LocationKyoto Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length46 m
PeriodEarly 6th c.

Overview

46m keyhole mound in Inouchi, Nagaokakyo City — part of the National Historic Site "Otokuni Kofun Group." Early 6th century; subject to ongoing excavations by Osaka University Archaeological Research Lab. The continuity of design with the adjacent Inouchi Kurumazuka Kofun (id:304) attracts scholarly attention.

Finds & research

Shaped haniwa (houses, lids, shields, shrine maidens, horses, dogs, chickens, Ishimi-type). Excavations ongoing.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
46m keyhole mound (rear 29.5m dia., 4m high; front 29.5m wide, 3.5m high). Early 6th century (TK10 pottery style period). Two-tiered. Multiple excavations by Osaka University Archaeological Research Lab. Its design plan is noted as continuing that of Inouchi Kurumazuka Kofun — evidence of continuous chieftain tomb construction in the Otokuni region.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Designated as part of the National Historic Site "Otokuni Kofun Group" in 2016 (Heisei 28). Located in Inouchi, Nagaokakyo City.

Field notes

About 20 min walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line "Nagaokaten-jin" Station. Adjacent to Inouchi Kurumazuka Kofun; can be visited together as part of the Nagaokakyo City portion of the Otokuni Kofun Group. Recommended combined with Igenoyama Kofun (id:283) on a Nagaokakyo City kofun tour.

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Sources

長岡京市教育委員会大阪大学考古学研究室文化庁Wikipedia

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