Yoshitaketakagi Site

Yoshitaketakagi Site is an archaeological site in Fukuoka with foundations of ancient wooden buildings and numerous artifacts from early periods. The location displays traces of settlements featuring residential structures, burial areas, and everyday objects that document how early communities lived.

The site developed during a period when communities in this area became settled and built their first stable structures. Archaeological investigation shows that people occupied and used this location across several centuries before the settlement was eventually abandoned.

The location features bronze mirrors, bronze swords, and beads connected to the later Imperial Family, indicating the presence of influential figures.

The area is freely accessible and can be explored on foot, with an adjacent park providing rest areas and information boards. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the ground is unpaved and can become slippery in wet conditions.

Massive foundation posts with large diameters suggest a giant building once stood here with impressive dimensions. This structure was unusually large for its time and shows that this settlement held special importance.

Location: 福岡市西区

Address: 194 Yoshitake, Nishi Ward, 福岡市西区 Fukuoka 832-0033, Japan

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-17:00

Website: http://bunkazai.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/cultural_properties/detail/432

GPS coordinates: 33.53794,130.31856

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01