A National Historic Site interpreted as the tomb of a leading person contemporary with Kutsukawa Kurumazuka. Its mound length is 80m, and its overall length including the moat is 104m.
Finds & research
Cylindrical and figurative haniwa were recovered, including a large house-shaped example about 1m high.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
Designated a National Historic Site in 1979, it is a component of the Kutsukawa Kofun Group, renamed in 2016.
Archaeological view
A scallop-shaped mound at Hirakawa Kurumazuka, Joyo, with an 80m mound and overall length of 104m including its moat. Built in the early 5th century, it has stone facing, haniwa rows, and a moat.
Field notes
About an eight-minute walk east from Kintetsu Kutsukawa Station. Follow current Joyo City guidance for access and investigation status.