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Washūzan Site, Archaeological site on Mount Washuzan, Kurashiki, Japan.

The Washuzan archaeological site spreads across the slopes of a 133-meter-high mountain, offering multiple observation points toward the Seto Inland Sea.

The excavation area contains remnants from different periods of Japanese civilization, positioned near the ancient maritime routes of the Seto Inland Sea.

The site integrates with the surrounding landscape, marking the connection between land and sea that shaped local development through generations.

Visitors can reach the archaeological grounds via the Shimotsui Loop Bus from JR Kojima Station, with a parking area accommodating 362 vehicles and 45 buses.

The location provides views of over 50 islands in the Seto Inland Sea and the Seto Ohashi Bridge, which connects the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.

Location: Kurashiki

GPS coordinates: 34.43783,133.80900

Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:05

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