Kamegaoka Stone Age Site

亀ヶ岡石器時代遺跡

3.7Est. 60Tsugaru, Tohoku

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

Archaeological site famous for yielding the iconic, goggle-eyed Jomon clay figurines.

This famous archaeological site represents the final stages of the Jomon period. It is best known as the discovery site of the iconic 'Goggle-eyed Dogu' clay figurine. The low-lying wetland environment contributed to the incredible preservation of lacquerware and pottery found here.

Local tips

While the site itself is mostly open fields, you can see a massive statue of the goggle-eyed Dogu towering over the nearby Kizukuri train station.

Practical info

Japanese name: 亀ヶ岡石器時代遺跡
Nearest station: Kizukuri Station (20 min taxi)

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