Inbe Hachiman-yama Kofun

Overview

Inbe Hachiman-yama Kofun is a keyhole-shaped burial mound (zenpo-koen-fun) located in the Inbe and Morikodeho area of Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, forming part of the Iwase Senzuka Kofun Group. Built during the Kofun period, it is known for the standing male haniwa figure unearthed from the mound.

Highlights

• ●A keyhole-shaped (zenpo-koen-fun) burial mound
• ●Part of the Inbe-maeyama area within the Iwase Senzuka Kofun Group
• ●A standing male haniwa figure designated a Wakayama City tangible cultural property
• ●Also known by the alternate name Inbe-maeyama Kofun No. 10

History

Inbe Hachiman-yama Kofun is a keyhole-shaped mound built during the Kofun period, situated within the Inbe-maeyama area of the Iwase Senzuka Kofun Group. Although it has not been designated as a protected historic site (shiseki), a standing male haniwa figure excavated from the mound has been designated a tangible cultural property of Wakayama City, and is regarded as a valuable example of haniwa craftsmanship from the period.

Map

34.2184, 135.2160 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at the Inbe-maeyama area of the Iwase Senzuka Kofun Group
2. 2View the keyhole-shaped mound of Inbe Hachiman-yama Kofun
3. 3Learn about the standing male haniwa figure excavated from the site
4. 4Explore the surrounding kofun mounds to trace Kofun-period remains

Did you know?

💡 Inbe Hachiman-yama Kofun is also known by the alternate name Inbe-maeyama Kofun No. 10.

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