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Kakoinohara Site, Archaeological site in Minamisatsuma, Japan.

Kakoinohara Site is an excavation area in Minamisatsuma Prefecture revealing early settlements in Japan. It contains several sections with ancient objects and the remains of dwellings from those distant times.

The site was officially recognized as a Historic Site of Japan in 1997 and documents prehistoric settlements. This designation helped preserve the importance of these early communities for Japanese history.

The excavated remains show how people lived and organized themselves during the Jomon period. Visitors can see traces of their dwellings and tools, which reveal what daily life looked like in these ancient times.

Visitors should allow time to explore the displays since there is much detail to discover, and comfortable shoes are important as you walk through different excavation areas. It helps to use information available on site to better understand the findings.

Researchers have found evidence here of trade connections between distant ancient communities in southwestern Japan. These links show there was more exchange between groups in this early period than many would expect.

Location: Minamisatsuma

GPS coordinates: 31.42167,130.33083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40

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