Mawaki Site

The Mawaki Site is an archaeological location on the Noto Peninsula with exposed foundations and excavation areas from prehistoric times. The grounds contain remains of dwellings, work areas, and other evidence of human settlement spread across the landscape.

People established a settlement at this location during the Jomon period around 6000 years ago and remained there for thousands of years. The community passed through different phases with varying lifestyles and techniques before eventually ceasing to be inhabited.

The pottery and carved figurines found here reflect how people expressed themselves through their daily crafts and spiritual beliefs thousands of years ago. Visitors walking through the site can imagine the hands that shaped these objects long ago.

The connected archaeology museum displays finds from the excavations and explains the site's history through display cases and information panels. Those exploring the grounds should allow time to follow the signage and understand the different areas of the ancient settlement.

Archaeologists discovered hundreds of dolphin bones at this location, revealing that early residents developed techniques to hunt these large sea mammals. This finding reveals a surprisingly specialized hunting culture that went far beyond simple coastal gathering.

GPS coordinates: 37.30539,137.20744

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30