Furu Site

The Furu Site is an excavation area in Tenri that contains remains of settlements dating back thousands of years. The location holds numerous findings that show how people lived here and what their daily tools looked like.

Large-scale excavations began in the 1970s and revealed how people settled in this valley long before modern times. The discoveries have helped researchers piece together the region's early history.

The museum displays objects from different periods that show how people lived and worked in this region. The exhibitions help visitors understand the gradual development of settlements over centuries.

The site is linked to a museum where you can see the findings and learn more about the past through displays. Guided tours and exhibitions help explain what the excavations have revealed.

Ritual objects were found near the ancient Isonokami Shrine, showing that this location had importance for religious practices. This link between settlement and sacred place is uncommon and reveals how spiritual life was tied to everyday existence.

Location: Tenri

GPS coordinates: 34.60022,135.84542

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07