Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore

The Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum spans 65 hectares and contains 400 kofun burial mounds alongside restored pit dwellings from ancient periods.

Founded in August 1971, the museum preserves and displays artifacts from the Iwase-Senzuka Kofun Cluster, designated as a Special National Historic Site.

The museum building design reflects traditional Yayoi period architecture, incorporating stone elements similar to those found in local burial chambers.

Located at 1411 Iwahashi in Wakayama City, the museum operates Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with adult admission at 190 yen.

The facility includes relocated Edo period folk houses recognized as Important Cultural Properties and maintains an extensive collection of pottery from Negoro-ji.

Location: Wakayama

Inception: August 1971

Address: 和歌山県和歌山市岩橋1411 640-8301 640-8301

Phone: +81734716123

Email: kofun@kiifudoki.wakayama-c.ed.jp

Website: https://kiifudoki.wakayama-c.ed.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.22791,135.22956

Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:22