42×32m square mound in Yosano Town — part of the National Historic Site "Ebisuyama Kofun." Adjacent east of Ebisuyama No.1 Kofun (id:297). Late 4th century. Within Yosano Town Kofun Park; viewable as a set with No.1.
Finds & research
Vertical pit stone chamber. Detailed grave goods unknown.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
42m×32m square mound (two-tiered), 4.75m high. Late 4th century. Located immediately east of Ebisuyama No.1 Kofun (id:297). Vertical pit stone chamber at summit. Proximity to No.1 suggests burial of a close relative or kinsman. One of eight mounds in the Ebisuyama Kofun Group.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Designated National Historic Site "Ebisuyama Kofun" in 1930 (Showa 5) together with No.1 and No.3 mounds. Located within Yosano Town Kofun Park.
Field notes
Located within the same Yosano Town Kofun Park as Ebisuyama No.1 Kofun (id:297); viewable as a set. About 10 min walk from WILLER TRAINS "Oeyamaguchi-Naiku" Station.