Kamo-Iwakura Site, Archaeological site in Unnan, Japan.
The excavation site contains 39 bronze bells known as dotaku, arranged in a systematic pattern within the hillside location.
Discovered during road construction in October 1996, this location yielded the largest collection of Yayoi period bronze bells ever found in Japan.
The bronze bells feature intricate designs including flowing water patterns and images of deer, dragonflies, and other animals from ancient Japanese symbolism.
The site includes a guidance facility with free admission, parking area, and wheelchair access, operating from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM except Tuesdays.
Some bronze bells were found nested inside larger ones, providing the first documented evidence of this storage method during archaeological excavation.
Location: Unnan
GPS coordinates: 35.35979,132.88349
Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:17
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