Kasori Shell Mound

The site contains two connected shell middens forming a figure-eight shape, spanning across 33 acres of preserved archaeological grounds.

Excavations starting in 1924 revealed remains from the Middle Jomon period, including 110 pit dwellings dated between 4000 and 2500 BC.

The excavated artifacts include pottery vessels, stone tools, earrings, and Venus figurines that demonstrate the daily life of Jomon communities.

The Kasori Shell Mounds Museum displays archaeological findings and reconstructed pit houses, accessible via a 15-minute walk from Sakuragi Station.

The northern mound measures 130 meters in diameter while the southern horseshoe-shaped mound extends 170 meters, forming Japan's largest shell midden complex.

Location: Wakaba-ku

Address: 千葉市若葉区桜木町141

Website: https://city.chiba.jp/kasori/infomation/overview/kasori_

GPS coordinates: 35.62333,140.16472

Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:56