Tanamukaihara Site

The Tanamukaihara Site contains extensive remains of Paleolithic settlements, featuring stone tools and dwelling structures spread across the excavated area.

Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered a ten-meter-diameter pit dwelling with river stone flooring and twelve pillar holes from 20,500 years ago.

The collection of 180 obsidian spearheads found at Tanamukaihara indicates the presence of long-distance trade networks during the Paleolithic period in Japan.

Visitors can reach the site by taking the Kanagawa Bus from Harataima Station on the JR East Sagami Line to the Shiodashita bus stop.

The Paleolithic Hatena Pavilion museum displays ancient artifacts and includes a reconstructed pit dwelling alongside circular kofun burial mounds.

Location: Chūō-ku

Website: http://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisetsu/kouen_kankou/kouen_ryokuchi/1003083.html, https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisetsu/kouen_kankou/kouen_ryokuchi/1003083.html

Website: http://city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisetsu/kouen_kankou/kouen_ryokuchi/1003083.html

GPS coordinates: 35.52869,139.35550

Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:45