Ōshikakubo ruins

Located on Habuna hill, the Ōshikakubo ruins contain fourteen pit dwellings arranged in a horseshoe shape with central hearth pits for cooking and storage.

The settlement dates back to the Incipient Jōmon period between 12,000 and 15,000 years ago, marking the transition from cave dwelling communities to fixed settlements.

Excavations uncovered 26,000 artifacts including pottery shards, hunting tools, and millstones that reveal the daily practices of early Japanese communities.

The archaeological site stands one kilometer from Fujinomiya Station, with a stone marker and information placard providing details about the ancient settlement.

The ruins rest upon distinct lava flows from Mount Fuji, enabling precise dating of the structures and offering geological context for the settlement patterns.

Location: Fujinomiya

Location: Shizuoka Prefecture

GPS coordinates: 35.24867,138.56206

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05