A small cluster west of the Umami hills used from the emergence period into Asuka times. Its 3rd-century mirror tells of the first generation tied to the nascent kingship — on a suburban hill.
Finds & research
From Mound 3: pictorial-band mirror, iron spear, sword, arrowheads, Haji ware (prefectural properties).
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
Eight mounds (one keyhole, six round, one square). Mound 3 (~15m, mid-3rd century — among the region's oldest) yielded a pictorial-band mirror of the same type as Izumi-Koganezuka's (id:70), plus iron weapons (prefectural cultural properties). Use continued to the 7th century.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. National Historic Site (2015).
Field notes
Maintenance works are under way; check visiting conditions with Kanmaki Town.