Katsusaka Site

Katsusaka Site spans over 42,951 square meters, featuring extensive Jomon period settlements with reconstructed pit dwellings and stone-paved residential structures from 5,000 years ago.

First excavated in 1926 by archaeologist Kashiwa Oyama, the site yielded numerous pottery pieces and stone axes, leading to its designation as a National Historic Site in 1974.

The location gave its name to the Katsusaka-style pottery, characterized by distinctive face-handled designs that represent standard Middle Jomon period craftsmanship in central Japan.

Visitors can reach the site by taking a 20-minute walk from JR Shimomizo Station or using the local bus service, with parking facilities available at the site.

The archaeological park includes two full-scale reproductions of Jomon-period dwellings, displaying both grass-thatched and soil-covered construction techniques of prehistoric Japan.

Location: Minami-ku

Website: https://city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/shisetsu/kouen_kankou/kouen_ryokuchi/1003090.html

GPS coordinates: 35.50833,139.38833

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:00