Jomon sites in the Minamikayabe area
Ofune Site
The "Ofune Site" is a large-scale settlement site dating back to the
middle of the Jomon period (about 5,500 to 4,000 years ago). The site became well-known upon the excavational
investigation in 1996
and was designated as a national historic site in 2001. It is one of the representative settlement sites in
eastern Japan, and as a component of the "Jomon Sites in Hokkaido and the Northern Tohoku Region," it is
aiming to be registered as a World Cultural Heritage site. The site is currently home to the "Jomon
Garden" where pit dwellings and earthwork mound remains are being restored, the "Jomon Forest,"
where tree-planting activities are being conducted to recreate the environment of the time, and the Experience
Learning Plaza, which is open to visitors. In addition, the administration building introduces the ruins through
panels and models, and also has a restroom and rest area.
| Opening hours |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Opening period |
Late April - Mid November
※The administration building is closed in winter from mid-November to late April.
※The opening period is subject to change. Please inquire in advance. |
Use of Materials
|
free |
| Inquiry |
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
Address：Usujiri-cho 551-1, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 041-1613
Tel +81-13-825-2030
HP：http://www.hjcc.jp/ |
Ofune Site Jomon garden aerial view
Ofune Ruins Administration Building
Tour of Ofune Site
Kakinoshima Site
Aerial view of Kakinoshima Site
Kakinoshima Site
The "Kakinoshima Ruins" is an archaeological site where traces of Jomon
life were left over a long period of time from the early to late Jomon period (about 9,000 to 3,500 years
ago).
In addition to numerous pit dwelling sites and tombs that show the changes in the use of the plateau during each
period, one of the largest heaped soil remains in Japan has been found.
More than 200,000 artifacts have been excavated so far, including pottery, stoneware, footprints of infants,
lacquered spout pottery, and decorative objects.
The site is in a good state of preservation and was designated as a national historic site in 2011. Like the Ofune
site, it is an important site that represents the Jomon culture of eastern Japan.
In FY 2017, the maintenance of the historic site began, and we aim to open the site to the public in conjunction
with the adjacent Hakodate Jomon Culture Exchange Center.
The ruins are currently closed to the public due to maintenance, but can be viewed from the adjacent Hakodate
Jomon Culture Exchange Center.
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
This is a facility where many valuable artifacts excavated from Jomon
period sites in Tate City are displayed and open to the public.
In the hands-on learning room, visitors can try their hand at making Jomon pendants and miniature earthenware
without a reservation, and various lectures and study sessions are also held.
It also houses the "Roadside Station" Jomon Roman Minamikayabe.
| Opening Hours |
Hours of Operation: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closes 4:30PM November 1 to March 31)
The Jomon Roman Minamikayabe roadside station area is available 24 hours a day. |
| Closed Days |
Closed:on Mondays (closed the next day if Mondays are national holidays), every last Friday of the
month, New Year's holiday.
Center rearrangement day (the last Friday of each month), special arrangement period (once a year,
two-week period) |
Use of Materials
|
General 300 yen (individual), 240 yen (group), Students/Students/Children 150 yen (individual), 120 yen
(group)
※For more information, please refer to the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center website. |
| Inquiries |
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
Address：Usujiri-cho 551-1, Hakodate, Hokkaido, 041-1613
Tel +81-13-825-2030
HP：http://www.hjcc.jp/ |
Hakodate Jomon Culture Center and National Treasure "Hollow Dogu"
