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A Jomon site in Tsugaru, known as the place the goggle-eyed clay figure was unearthed.
About this place
A settlement ruin of the late Jomon period in Tsugaru, Aomori. Known for the excavation of the distinctive large-eyed "goggle-eyed" clay figurines, it also has finds such as lacquered basketry and lacquered pottery. It gave its name to the "Kamegaoka culture," centered on relics of the late Jomon period. In July 2021 (Reiwa 3) it was registered as a component of a World Cultural Heritage site.
Source aomori-tourism.com ↗Verification notes
Volunteer guide (for individuals, about 30-60 min, in Japanese): available 10:00-15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from April to November (waiting at the Jomon Site Information Center (south of the Kamegaoka Stone Age Site)) No advance reservation needed Site guide by specialist staff for groups (10 or more) (in Japanese and English): reservation required at least 1 week in advance [Information for Families with Children] ●Age limit / recommended age: None ●Physical restrictions such as height limits: None ●Facilities - Nursing room: None - Diaper-changing table: None - Stroller rental: None ●Facilities for infants at dining venues *No dining facilities
Source aomori-tourism.com ↗Official website
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Source jomon-japan.jp ↗Before you go
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