Shiga Pref. Scallop-shaped mound

Otsukayama Kofun (Yasu)

Also known as: Oiwayama Kofun Group
LocationShiga Pref.
ShapeScallop-shaped mound
Mound length65 m
PeriodEarly 5th c.

Overview

Yasu's "bullet-train kofun," visible from the Tokaido Shinkansen. Stairs lead to the summit; its varied haniwa evoke 5th-century rites at the heart of the Oiwayama group.

Finds & research

Rooster, boat, house, waterbird, shield, and armor haniwa; a cuirass, glass beads, talc miniatures, Sue ware.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A scallop-shaped mound (~57m main knoll + 8.5m projection = ~65m; 7.3–8m high), two-tiered with paving, a 13–20m moat and outer bank, built in the early 5th century. Rich figural haniwa — rooster, boat, house, waterbird, shield, armor — plus a cuirass, glass beads, talc miniatures, and Sue ware were recovered.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Part of the National Historic Site "Oiwayama Kofun Group" (added 1985).

Field notes

Maintained, with stairs to the top; midway between Sakurabasama Park (id:592, 600) and the Doutaku Museum.

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Sources

Wikipedia野洲市(桜生史跡公園)

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