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About This Site
Jomon Travel Navi is a personal blog introducing Japan’s Jomon-period archaeological sites.I’m adding articles focusing mainly on famous sites.Beyond simple site introductions, I also highlight nearby spots to visit, cafes, and places to eat.
I hope this serves as a reference for journeys that let your thoughts wander back to the Jomon era.
What you can do on this site
- Check out the highlights of the archaeological site: Featuring insights only those who’ve visited firsthand can share
- Stay updated on museum and event information: Regularly updated with the latest details
- Inspire your travels: Publishing articles that make you think, “I want to go there
List of Jomon Prehistoric Sites (Visited Sites Only)
Hokkaido
- Hokkaido
- Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
Tohoku
- Aomori
- Sannai Maruyama Site★（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
- Korekawa Site★（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
- Kamegaoka Burial Site（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
- Komakino Stone Circle（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
- Iwate
- Goshono Site★（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
- Yukunezawa Stone Ciecle（Remains of graves found within part of the stone circle. Footprint-impressed clay tablets unearthed）
- Shidanai SIte（Wooden artifacts resembling totem poles have been discovered）
- Akita
- Isedotai Stone Circles（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
- Oyu Stone Circles★（World Heritage, Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan）
Kanto
- Ibaraki
- Ogushi Shell Mound（Famous as the oldest shell mound recorded in historical documents (from the Nara period)）
- Tokyo
- Omori Shell Mound Site (Famous for being discovered by Dr. Morse)
- Shimoyakebe Site (Revealed Jomon period lacquerware techniques)
- Rokudouyama Site (Early to Middle Jomon period site)
- Oshima Shimotakabora Site (Site on Izu Oshima Island)
- Chiba
- Kasori Shell Mound★（Special Historic Site）
- Torikake Nishi Shell Mound (Oldest shell mound on the eastern shore of Tokyo Bay)
- Hasama Higashi Site (Introduced in the visit report for Torikake Nishi Shell Mound)
- Yurugimatsu Site (Same as above)
- Johoshi Site (Same as above)
- Shinyama Higashi Site (Same as above)
- Nakanokidai Site (Same as above)
- Shinyama Shell Mound (Same as above)
- Miyamoto-dai Shell Mound (Same as above)
- Ariyoshi Minami Shell Mound (Located within a shrine precinct)
- Kanagawa
- Santonodai Site★ (Learn about the Yayoi and Kofun periods too)
Chubu
- Ishikawa
- Chikamori Site (Large number of wooden pillar roots unearthed)
- Yamanashi
- Shakado Iseki Archeological Site★（Recommended for clay figurine enthusiasts）
- Nagano
- Mozawa Minami-Ishiido Site
- Togariishi Site★ (Special Historic Site)
- Nakappara Site (Where the National Treasure “The Dogu (“Kamen no Megami”) [Clay Figurine (Masked Goddess)]” was discovered)
- Takizawa Site (Features a stone-paved dwelling site)
- Shizuoka
- Shijimizuka Archaeological Site（The main clam eaten in this region was the shijimi.）
★：Recommended Jomon sites for beginners (with museums on-site and abundant explanations)
Enjoy the Jomon Period Even More!
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