| Location | Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka |
|---|---|
| Shape | Keyhole-shaped mound |
| Mound length | 88 m |
| Period | End of 4th–beginning of 5th c. |
| Designation | National Historic Site |
A surviving keyhole mound in Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka, retaining its form relatively well. Its front section faces southwest, and the surviving mound is about 88m long (Osaka Prefecture describes it as close to 100m). Sources differ on the moat: Osaka Prefecture says its existence has been established and the Agency for Cultural Affairs' designation description notes moat traces around part of the mound, while Osaka City says no trace of it now remains, and a 1995 survey by the Osaka City Cultural Properties Association found no moat traces where Umehara Sueji and others had identified a 'moat site'. Construction is estimated at around the late 4th to early 5th century (Osaka City) or the 5th century (Osaka Prefecture).
Rows of cylindrical haniwa and stone facing have been identified (sources differ on the moat). The interior burial facility and grave goods remain unknown.
The mound is not open for public entry, but its profile is visible from surrounding roads. Within walking distance of Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine (the head shrine of all Sumiyoshi shrines), which can be combined for a visit.
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