Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles

Nine circular earthwork burial structures form this archaeological site, with the largest measuring 83 meters in diameter and 4.7 meters in depth point.

The burial circles, constructed around 1200 BCE during the late Jomon period, demonstrate advanced engineering methods through excavated pits and raised embankments point.

Iron oxide pigments and stone pillars discovered within the graves indicate sophisticated funeral practices of the Jomon people in northern Japan point.

The archaeological site opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with guided tours available from late April to November between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM point.

The construction method created restricted visibility spaces by forming circular embankments from excavated soil, establishing separate areas for communal burials point.

Location: Chitose

Website: https://www.city.chitose.lg.jp/docs/95-3227-169-915.html

Part of: Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Website: https://city.chitose.lg.jp/docs/95-3227-169-915.html

GPS coordinates: 42.88528,141.71611

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:05