Awa Historic Park

Awa Historic Park is an archaeological site in the Nishi-Awa mountain region that reveals excavated structures from different settlement periods. The remains document how communities developed and changed across several phases of human habitation in this area.

The site was established as a preserve for ancient artifacts and structures that document settlement development in the region. These remains span multiple eras and show how human habitation changed and evolved across different time periods.

The site displays traditional crafting methods and farming approaches that once shaped life in this mountain region. Visitors can observe how people once worked with the land and maintained their daily routines in the Awa area.

The park has marked walking paths where visitors can explore the excavations independently, with informative signs explaining the findings throughout the site. Guided tours are available if you want more detailed insights into the archaeological discoveries.

The park was recognized for its preservation efforts and the way it involves the community in maintaining local history. This partnership between visitors and residents shows how places remain alive when people work together on shared heritage.

Location: Kokufu-chō Nishi-Yano

Official opening: March 31, 1993

Website: https://city.tokushima.tokushima.jp/shisetsu/park/awa_shiseki.html

GPS coordinates: 34.05781,134.46606

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03