Historic site
Sannai-Maruyama Site
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The Sannai-Maruyama Site is one of Japan's most significant Jomon period archaeological sites, spanning about 40 hectares. Visitors can walk among reconstructed pit dwellings, longhouses, and elevated storehouses, gaining insight into the daily life of a prehistoric hunter-gatherer society. The on-site museum displays pottery, stone tools, and clay figurines excavated from the area. The scale of the settlement, which thrived for over 1,500 years, is remarkable and offers a tangible connection to ancient Japan.
Don't miss
- Reconstructed Jomon pit dwellings and longhouses that you can enter
- The museum's collection of Jomon pottery and clay figurines
- The large elevated storehouse, showcasing advanced construction techniques
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sannai-Maruyama Site
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inDeparting from Takayama [Regular sightseeing bus] World Heritage Sites Shirakawago and Gokayama Ainokura4.7★ · 167 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$62 per personSee dates →
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