Overview
The Kamikuroiwa Iwakage Site is an archaeological site centered on the early Jōmon period, consisting of a rock shelter in Kumakōgen, Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku. Discovered in 1961, it was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1971. It lies in the shadow of a limestone rock wall.
Highlights
- ●A rock shelter site centered on the early Jōmon period
- ●Discovered in 1961 and designated a National Historic Site in 1971
- ●Set in the shadow of a limestone rock wall
- ●An on-site archaeological museum displaying the excavated items
History
The site was discovered in 1961. Archaeological excavations have shown that it was occupied from the early to the late Jōmon period. It was designated a prefectural historic site in 1962 and a National Historic Site of Japan on May 27, 1971.
Access
It is located in Kumakōgen, Ehime Prefecture, reached by road from Matsuyama, and lies along a national route in the town.
Best season
The historic site and its archaeological museum can be visited year-round.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit the Kamikuroiwa Iwakage Site in Kumakōgen
- 2Observe the setting in the shadow of the limestone rock wall
- 3Learn about the site's history as a Jōmon-period rock shelter
- 4View the excavated items at the on-site archaeological museum
Did you know?
💡 The site is designated a National Historic Site of Japan as a rock shelter centered on the early Jōmon period.
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