Sannai Maruyama Site

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A precious place where you can witness the lives of people who lived during the Jomon period, approximately 5,900 to 4,200 years ago, through their buildings and artifacts.

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HighlightsA precious Jomon settlement registered as a World Heritage site
Explore reconstructed pit dwellings, raised-floor storehouses, and large buildings
Experience Jomon life firsthand
View precious artifacts including pottery, stone tools, and clay figurines
Discover the depth and breadth of Jomon culture

Basic Information

Address: 305 Sannai Maruyama, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Aomori

Access: Access is via National Route 7, Aomori Ring Road, from the Aomori IC of the Tohoku Expressway or the Aomori-Chuo IC of the Aomori Expressway, then turn onto Aomori City Route 3, 4, and 15 (Satomi Maruyama Line). Alternatively, take the “Nebutan-go” Aomori Shuttle de Route bus from Shin-Aomori Station (JR East and JR Hokkaido) to the final stop, “Sannai Maruyama Iseki-mae.” You can also take the Aomori City bus Sannai Maruyama Iseki Line from Aomori Station (JR East and Aoimori Railway). Show route

Op.Hours: October - May: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:30 PM) June - September & Golden Week: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:30 PM)

Cld.Days: The fourth Monday of the month (or the following day if the fourth Monday is a national holiday). Year-end and New Year holidays (December 30th - January 1st)

Fee: Individual: Adults: ¥410 High school/University students: ¥200 Free for junior high school students and younger Groups (20 or more people): Adults: ¥330 High school/University students: ¥160 Free for junior high school students and younger *Separate admission fees apply for special exhibitions.

INFO: The Sannai Maruyama site can only be visited via the Jomon Period Museum.

HP: http://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/

Overview

Located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, the Sannai Maruyama Site is a magnificent settlement from the Jomon period, offering a rare glimpse into the daily lives, culture, and advanced technology of its inhabitants. Flourishing from the middle Jomon period to the late middle Jomon period (approximately 5,900 to 4,200 years ago), it covered an area of approximately 40 hectares. Excavations have unearthed dwellings, graves, roads, and storage pits, revealing details of daily life. A highlight is the large-scale buildings. The massive 14.7-meter-tall post-and-beam structure, supported by six pillars, not only showcases the advanced architectural techniques of the time but also suggests a building with social authority and possibly ritualistic significance. Reconstructed pit dwellings and raised-floor storehouses offer a tangible experience of life in the Jomon period. Thousands of artifacts including pottery, stone tools, and clay figurines have been unearthed at Sannai Maruyama, revealing the depth and breadth of Jomon culture, providing insight into their diet, beliefs, and artistic expressions. Visiting Sannai Maruyama provides a deeper understanding of Jomon life and culture, revealing its connections to modern society. As a valuable World Heritage site, it encourages reflection on the importance of preserving history for future generations.