大分縣立埋藏文化財中心

The Oita Prefectural Archaeological Center is a museum displaying artifacts from historical excavation sites across the prefecture. Its collections include pottery, stone tools, and objects recovered from settlements spanning multiple periods of human habitation.

The center preserves finds from the Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods, showing how settlements in Oita developed over thousands of years. These three periods mark major shifts in technology, way of life, and social organization across the region.

The displays reveal how people in this region lived and worked in ancient times through the objects they left behind. Pottery, tools, and burial goods show daily activities, craftsmanship, and social life that archaeologists can interpret from the artifacts.

The museum sits in central Oita and is easy to reach by public transportation. Take time to walk through the displays at your own pace, as the layout is straightforward and labels are informative.

The center has specialized laboratories where experts clean and stabilize damaged objects. Visitors can watch through windows or displays as conservators carefully work on historical items, preserving them for future generations.