Tareyanagi Site

Tareyanagi Site is an archaeological location in northeastern Japan containing remains of ancient rice paddies and an irrigation network. The on-site museum displays excavation findings and documents the farming methods used during that period.

The excavation site was discovered in 1981 during construction work and dates back to approximately 100 BC. It provides evidence that rice farming became a central activity in this northern region during the Yayoi period.

The site reveals how people worked the land and organized their farming communities over 2,000 years ago. The preserved footprints in the fields tell the story of daily agricultural labor during the Yayoi period.

The site and museum are accessible on foot from Inakadate Station, taking about ten minutes to walk. Visitor information on-site is well organized and explains the archaeological findings in a clear way.

Volcanic ash from nearby mountains preserved over 1,500 human footprints in the ancient rice paddies. This natural preservation allows visitors to see and study the exact movements and paths of ancient farmers today.

Location: Inakadate

GPS coordinates: 40.63217,140.56575

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:31