An early keyhole mound overlooking the southern Izumi plain at Jizodo, Kaizuka. Its crown-shaped haniwa still bespeaks the local chieftain's authority.
Finds & research
Cylindrical, morning-glory, and crown-shaped haniwa (Kaizuka City-designated cultural property); burial unknown.
Official status & archaeological view
Official status
National Historic Site (1956).
Archaeological view
A keyhole mound ~70m long (or 72m; rear circle ~43m or ~32m, three tiers), built in the late 4th century — according to Kaizuka City, second in age in Izumi only to Mayuyama↗. The crown-shaped haniwa is nationally rare. Kaizuka City reports that the 2000–2002 surveys for landscaping around the tomb found most of the mound had been cut away by later soil extraction and other work, though a haniwa row on the first-tier terrace and paving stones on the second-tier slope were confirmed on part of the north side.
Field notes
North of Minami Elementary School; view from the perimeter.