Odai Yamamoto Site

大平山元遺跡

3.7Est. 45Sotogahama, Tohoku

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Overview

The discovery site of 15,000-year-old pottery fragments, marking the dawn of Jomon culture.

A crucial archaeological site where some of the oldest known pottery fragments in the world were discovered, dating back 15,000 years. This marks the transition from Paleolithic hunter-gatherers to the settled Jomon culture. A modest museum nearby exhibits these immensely significant artifacts.

Local tips

The actual site is a simple field; the real value is inside the nearby Oyama Furusato Museum, so check its opening hours before you go.

Practical info

Japanese name: 大平山元遺跡
Nearest station: Minmaya Station (5 min taxi)

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