Kamigo Fukada Site

Kamigo Fukada Site is an archaeological dig in Kanagawa Prefecture that reveals multiple layers of soil containing objects from different periods of early Japanese history. The layered deposits show a long timeline of human occupation, with artifacts carefully uncovered and preserved for research and study.

This site dates to the Kofun period, an era of early Japanese history marked by the discovery of clay figures called haniwa and burial objects within graves. These finds reveal how people of that time honored their dead and organized their societies.

The site contains essential information about ancient burial practices and social organization through the examination of recovered pottery and weapons.

The site provides access to research displays and artifact exhibits at nearby facilities, where regular guided visits are available through local organizations. Visitors can learn about excavation methods and see how archaeologists piece together life from the past.

Bronze mirrors discovered at this location show through their craftsmanship and decoration that ancient trade networks connected different parts of Japan. Such objects help researchers understand how communities shared ideas and technical knowledge across distances.