Shiga Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Tennozan Kofun (Yasu)

Also known as: Oiwayama Kofun Group
LocationShiga Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length50 m
PeriodEarly 6th c.

Overview

The group's only keyhole mound, preserved in Sakurabasama Historic Park — the chieftain who preceded the coffin culture of Kabutoyama and Maruyama.

Finds & research

Small corridor chamber (4.3m) in the front section; Haji, Sue, and Korean-style pottery.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
A 50m keyhole mound — the only one in the Oiwayama group — of the early 6th century. The rear burial is unknown, but a small corridor chamber (4.3m) in the front section yielded Haji, Sue, and Korean-style pottery, hinting at immigrant connections.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Part of the National Historic Site "Oiwayama Kofun Group" (added 1985).

Field notes

In Sakurabasama Park (9:00–17:00, closed Mondays, free), together with Kabutoyama (id:592) and Maruyama (id:600).

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Sources

Wikipedia野洲市(桜生史跡公園)

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