Otoshiyama Ruins Park, Archaeological park in Tarumi-ku, Japan
Otoshiyama Ruins Park is an archaeological site in Tarumi-ku featuring preserved stone structures and remains from different periods, connected by paved paths through landscaped areas. The grounds display multiple excavation locations where artifacts are protected in glass cases.
The area was settled in ancient times, and excavations in the 1980s revealed remains from multiple historical periods. These discoveries show that different communities lived at this location over a long span of time.
Information panels throughout the park explain how people lived in this area long ago and what their daily routines looked like. Walking around, you can understand their connection to this land and how they used the space.
The park is accessible on foot from Tarumi Station, with parking available for cars and tour buses. Paved pathways make it easy to walk around the site at your own pace.
You can see the actual excavation spots where archaeologists discovered pottery pieces and stone tools. These locations are carefully protected with glass enclosures and show how the dig work was done.
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