Uenohara site 1.53

Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima
Japan

About Uenohara site

Uenohara site is a well known place listed as Landmark in Kirishima-shi , Museum in Kirishima-shi ,

Contact Details & Working Hours

Address:

Kirishima-shi, Kagoshima
Japan

Web site:

jomon-no-mori.jp/top.htm⇒

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Details

The Uenohara site is a Jōmon archaeological site in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Pit dwellings were discovered during construction work in 1997. The numerous associated earthenware and lithic finds are an Important Cultural Property and the area has been designated a Historic Site. In 2002/3 an area of 36 ha was turned into a park and exhibition centre, known as Uenohara Jōmon no Mori lit. 'Uenohara Jōmon Forest'.