Shimaizumi Maruyama Kofun

Shimaizumi Maruyama Kofun is a burial mound with a circular section and a square extension at its front, displaying the two-part design common to important kofun from this era. The structure stands within the Furuichi Kofun Cluster, part of a collection of preserved burial mounds in Osaka Prefecture.

The burial mound was constructed in the 5th century during a period when such monumental structures were built for high-ranking figures. Its creation reflects the importance of burial practices and the continuity of power structures during that era.

The design and structure of this kofun demonstrates the architectural expertise of ancient Japanese builders in creating monumental tombs for important figures.

The site is accessible and located within a managed area as part of the larger Osaka kofun grouping. Visitors can view the mound from the surrounding paths and understand its layout in relation to nearby burial structures.

Investigations from the 1800s revealed that the central burial chamber within the circular section had already been emptied long before modern study began. This empty chamber tells the story of centuries of exposure and disturbance at the site.