Osaka Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Okachiyama Kofun

LocationOsaka Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length112 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.
DesignationPrefectural Historic Site

Overview

An Osaka Prefectural Historic Site. The front section was converted to a road and park; only the rear circle survives. Originally about 112m north–south and 55m east–west, it dates to the early 5th century and produced haniwa, stones and traces of a moat.

Finds & research

Haniwa have been recovered and stone facing and a moat identified; burial and grave-good details remain unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A keyhole mound in Ikuno Ward, Osaka, originally about 112m north–south, 55m east–west, and 8m high. Built in the early 5th century, with stone facing, a moat, and haniwa.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not an IHA mausoleum; an Osaka Prefectural Historic Site.

Field notes

The rear mound is protected; observe fences and signs and do not enter the mound.

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Sources

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