Museum
Shijimizuka site
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The Shijimizuka site is an archaeological park that preserves remains of a Jomon period settlement, dating back over 4,000 years. Visitors can explore reconstructed pit dwellings, which give a glimpse into the lives of Japan's prehistoric hunter-gatherers. The on-site museum displays pottery, stone tools, and bone artifacts excavated from the site, including distinctive Jomon cord-marked ceramics. Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, such as fire-making demonstrations, make this an educational stop for families and history enthusiasts.
Don't miss
- Step inside reconstructed pit houses to see how Jomon people lived.
- Examine authentic Jomon pottery and tools in the museum's exhibit hall.
- Try your hand at starting a fire with ancient techniques during weekend demonstrations.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Shijimizuka site
You can visit Shijimizuka site on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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