Ōfune Site, Archaeological site in Hakodate, Japan
The Ofune Site features deep pit dwellings measuring up to 2.4 meters in depth and spanning 8 to 11 meters in length across a coastal terrace.
Archaeological excavations in 1996 revealed extensive settlement remains dating from 5,200 to 4,000 years ago during the middle Jomon period.
The site contains more than 200,000 artifacts including whale vertebrae, pottery, stone tools, and burnt chestnut remains, indicating advanced hunting and gathering practices.
Visitors can access the site by taking bus route 99 from Hakodate Station to the Ofune Site stop, followed by a 10-minute walk.
The parking area accommodates 24 standard vehicles and 3 large buses, with vehicle entry prohibited within the site boundaries for preservation purposes.
Location: Hakodate
Part of: Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
Website: https://jomon-japan.jp/en/jomon-sites/ofune
GPS coordinates: 41.95777,140.92536
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:59
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