Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology

The Togariishi Museum of Jōmon Archaeology contains more than 2,000 artifacts discovered across Jōmon sites near the Yatsugatake Mountain range in Nagano Prefecture.

Founded in 1955 by archaeologist Fusakazu Miyasaka, the museum emerged from his excavations at the Togariishi site, which became a National Special Historic Site in 1942.

The museum exhibits two clay figurines designated as National Treasures: the Jōmon Venus from the Middle Jōmon Period and the Masked Goddess from the Late Period.

Located 20 minutes from Suwa IC, the museum operates from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, charging 500 yen for adults and offering parking for 70 vehicles.

Visitors can explore six reconstructed traditional Jōmon pit dwellings adjacent to the museum, demonstrating the architectural techniques from over 10,000 years ago.

Location: Chino

Inception: July 2000

Founders: Fusakazu Miyasaka

Official opening: November 3, 1955

Address: 長野県茅野市豊平4734-132

Website: http://city.chino.lg.jp/www/contents/1446334389855

GPS coordinates: 36.01348,138.23373

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:46