Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
Visit the Iwase Senzuka burial site, an area of historical importance comprising over 430 ancient tombs. In the adjoining museum, visitors can learn about the lives of the early Japanese and their unique burial customs.
(Closed for construction until 2028. You can enter the park, but you cannot see museum.）
- Area
- Wakayama City
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒640-8301
- Address
- 和歌山県和歌山市岩橋1411
- Telephone Number
- +81-(0)73-471-6123
- Open
- 9:00 - 16:30
*The thatched-roof houses are open until 4:15 p.m. - Closed
- Mondays Note: If Monday is a public holiday, the museum will be closed on the following weekday.
New Year holidays
*Even while the museum is closed, visitors can still enjoy the grounds, including the ancient burial mounds, botanical garden, and relocated traditional houses. - Prices
- The museum is temporarily closed for renovation.
Museum catalogues and merchandise are available for purchase at the museum reception desk. - Car Park
- 87 spaces Fee: Free
Hours of use: 8:00–18:00
※It is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot to the museum. - Directions
- By car: About 5 minutes from Wakayama Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway
By bus or taxi:
Bus: From JR Wakayama Station East Exit, bus stop No. ⑤, take the bus bound for "Kii Fudoki no Oka" (about 20 minutes)
*The number of buses is limited. Please check the latest timetable with Wakayama Bus before use.
Taxi: About 10 minutes from JR Wakayama Station East Exit
On foot from the nearest station: About 2 km (about 20 minutes) from JR Tainose Station - Website
* Facility information is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
