★ World Heritage Habikino / Fujiidera, Osaka Keyhole-shaped mound

Furumuroyama Kofun

LocationHabikino / Fujiidera, Osaka
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length150 m
PeriodLate 4th–early 5th c.
World HeritageMozu-Furuichi Kofun Group (UNESCO)

Overview

A 150m national historic site notable for being one of the few mounds in the Furuichi group open to the public. Late-4th–early-5th-century construction with three-tiered mound. Stone covering and haniwa have been restored, allowing direct experience of the ancient mound appearance. Maintained by Fujiidera City with replica haniwa installations. Together with the adjacent Otoritsuka Kofun (id:32), forms the centerpiece of the northern Furuichi group visitor experience. Within walking distance of Kintetsu Furuchi and Hajino-Sato stations.Constituent monument of the "Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group" UNESCO WHS (2019). The name "Furumuroyama" may be interpreted as "Old Chamber Hill" (ancient stone chamber hill), suggesting that the presence of a burial chamber was recognized here from early times. Open-access mounds in the Furuichi group are rare; Furumuroyama and a handful of others (Otoritsuka, Hazamiyama, Minegatsuka, Nonaka) are the exceptions. Among these, climbing to the summit of the rear circle to survey the surrounding landscape offers a rare chance to approximate the commanding vantage point once envisioned for Kofun-period rulers, making it a favorite among kofun enthusiasts.

Finds & research

Surveys by Habikino/Fujiidera city boards of education confirmed fukiishi and haniwa rows. A vertical-shaft stone chamber in the rear circle is presumed but detailed excavation remains limited.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
Occupant unknown. One of the earliest mounds in the Furuichi group, dated to the late 4th–early 5th century. 150m long, three-tiered construction: rear circle ~84m diameter and ~13m high, front section ~83m wide. Stone covering and cylindrical haniwa have been restored, allowing visitors to experience the ancient appearance of the mound. Adjacent to the similarly dated Otoritsuka Kofun (110m). A vertical stone chamber (pit cist) has been confirmed in the rear circle; weapons, armor, and jewels are reported among the finds. An important early mound representing the initial phase of the Furuichi group's development.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not managed by the IHA. Administered by Fujiidera City as a national historic site. Not listed in the IHA register. The Fujiidera City Board of Education maintains and opens the site for public visits; archaeological excavation has been conducted. One of the few mounds in the Furuichi group accessible to the public. Designated a National Historic Site in 1991.
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Sources

藤井寺市教育委員会UNESCO(2019)百舌鳥・古市古墳群 公式サイト

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