A large southern Yamashiro mound following Tsubai Otsukayama. The mound is heavily levelled.
Finds & research
Although looted, investigations identified a pit chamber, clay burial facility, and haniwa rows. The full grave assemblage is unknown.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
It is an archaeological site on private land.
Archaeological view
An approximately 110m keyhole mound spanning Hirao and Kitagawara in Yamashiro-cho, Kizugawa. Built in the first half of the Early Kofun period, its rear is reconstructed with three tiers and front with two.
Field notes
The site is private property and not freely accessible; follow landowner and Kizugawa City guidance.