Irie-Takasago Shell Mounds

The Irie-Takasago Shell Mounds contain multiple layers of shell remains and artifacts spanning several thousand years of human settlement in northern Japan.

The shell mounds date from approximately 4,000 to 5,000 years ago during the Jōmon period, revealing evidence of early Japanese civilization through pottery and tools.

The excavated objects from these mounds, including fishhooks, animal bones, and accessories made from tusks, demonstrate the advanced fishing and crafting methods of Jōmon people.

The Irie Takasago Shell Mound Information Centre provides maps, guided tours, and educational materials to help visitors understand the archaeological significance of the site.

The mounds, reaching depths of three meters, contain preserved shells and artifacts that document the transition from nomadic to settled communities in prehistoric Japan.

Location: Tōyako

Part of: Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

GPS coordinates: 40.73750,140.72780

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:11