白山道

The Hakusan Road is an archaeological site and historic path in Kanazawa-ku with ancient ways and remains from different periods. Excavations have revealed multiple layers of occupation showing how people lived in this area across centuries.

The site shows human settlement from the Jomon period, one of Japan's earliest times. Discoveries indicate the region was continuously occupied and later became part of trading networks.

The road contains multiple layers showing how people lived in different periods of Japanese history. Walking through the site, you can observe how settlements evolved and changed over time in this region.

The site can be explored on foot using walking paths, with information boards placed at key spots to guide you. Comfortable shoes are useful since some ground surfaces are uneven.

Archaeologists uncovered wooden posts and foundation structures revealing how ancient Japanese communities built their homes and structures. These wood remains are rare and offer direct insight into past building methods.

Location: Kanazawa-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.33569,139.59856

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00