Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum

The Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum displays artifacts from the Torihama shell mound, including ancient pottery, tools, and a preserved dugout canoe from the Yuri site.

The museum exhibits varve sediments from Lake Suigetsu dating back 70,000 years, offering geological evidence of climate changes through different historical periods.

The institution maintains collections of Jomon period items, including clay dolls, earthenware vessels, and stone implements that represent early Japanese material culture.

Located 20 minutes from Mikata Station by foot, the museum opens daily except Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with final entry at 4:30 PM.

Visitors can participate in hands-on activities such as making clay flutes, creating magatama beads, starting fires using ancient methods, and exploring reconstructed pit houses.

Location: Wakasa

Address: 福井県三方上中郡若狭町鳥浜122-12-1 919-1331 919-1331

Website: https://town.fukui-wakasa.lg.jp/jomon

GPS coordinates: 35.55875,135.89633

Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:45