星野遺跡

Hoshino is an archaeological site in Tochigi that preserves traces of early settlements from prehistoric times. Excavations have uncovered stone tools, pottery fragments, and the foundations of ancient dwellings that show how people lived thousands of years ago.

The site was excavated and shows that people lived here over a long span during the Jomon period. The layers of findings allow researchers to trace how human settlement and technology changed over thousands of years.

The site shows how early communities organized their daily lives before farming transformed the region. The discovered objects tell stories of everyday activities and crafts that visitors can still understand today.

The site is open to visitors and has parking available along with information boards explaining the finds. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and can become slippery in wet weather.

The pottery found here shows regional differences compared to other known sites from the same period. These variations suggest different groups developed distinct craft techniques, offering clues about local trade networks of the time.