~70m keyhole mound in the Iwahashi Senzuka Kofun Group, Wakayama City. Famous for a 1969 excavation discovery of a 113.5cm-tall warrior haniwa with tattoo-pattern markings — designated a Wakayama City cultural property.
Finds & research
Male standing haniwa (113.5cm, with tattoo markings — Wakayama City cultural property), cylindrical haniwa.
Two views on the occupant
Archaeological view
~70m keyhole mound on the summit of Hachimanyama hill, northeastern Iwahashi Senzuka Kofun Group. Mid-6th century; one of the larger mounds in the group. A 1969 excavation yielded a 113.5cm-tall male standing haniwa figurine with tattoo markings in a wrestling pose — a nationally rare example, designated a Wakayama City cultural property.
Imperial Household Agency view
Not designated by the IHA. Included in the Iwahashi Senzuka Kofun Group.
Field notes
Located within Kiifudoki-no-Oka as part of the Iwahashi Senzuka Kofun Group (Special Historic Site). Recommended to visit alongside Tennotsuka (id:319) and Dainichizan No.35 (id:320).