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Tagoyano Shell Midden
historic_site
Tagoyano Shell Midden
田小屋野貝塚
3.8Est. 45Tsugaru, Tohoku
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Overview
Historic Jomon shell midden site revealing sophisticated ancient fishing techniques.
An Early to Middle Jomon settlement famous for its shell middens that yielded extensive marine artifacts. Located near the Kamegaoka site, it indicates a strong regional network of trade and resource sharing. The findings reveal sophisticated fishing and gathering techniques.
Local tips
Since this site is extremely close to the Kamegaoka site, hire a single taxi to take you to both locations back-to-back.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 田小屋野貝塚
- Nearest station
- Kizukuri Station (20 min taxi)
Good for
Families
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