Susenoja cave

Overview

The Susenoja Cave is an archaeological site containing the remains of a cave dwelling inhabited in the early Jōmon period, located in the Susecho neighborhood of the city of Toyohashi, Aichi. It is a limestone cave about 50 meters deep, believed to have been a cave dwelling site of the early Jōmon period. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1957.

Highlights

• ●An archaeological site regarded as an early Jōmon-period cave dwelling
• ●A limestone cave about 50 meters deep
• ●A National Historic Site designated in 1957
• ●Habitat of rare cave-dwelling creatures uncommon nationwide, such as the Jaanahiratagomimushi beetle

History

The Susenoja Cave is a cave dating to the Jōmon period, located near the ascent from Mount Suse toward Honzaka Pass. It is a limestone cave about 50 meters deep, thought to have been a dwelling site of the early Jōmon period (roughly 10,000 BC to 4000 BC). It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan on July 1, 1957.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Tour the limestone cave regarded as an early Jōmon-period dwelling site
2. 2Observe the topography of the cave, about 50 meters deep
3. 3Learn about the environment inhabited by rare cave-dwelling creatures
4. 4Reflect on its historical background as a National Historic Site

Did you know?

💡 Rare cave-dwelling creatures uncommon across Japan, such as the Jaanahiratagomimushi beetle, inhabit the cave.

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