Overview
The Shimoyachi Site is an archaeological site in the Yoshii area of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, dating to the middle Yayoi period. Known as a settlement site built in low-lying wetland terrain, the site gained Japan's National Historic Site status in 1979.
Highlights
- ●A middle Yayoi period wetland settlement site
- ●Received National Historic Site status in 1979
- ●Located in the Yoshii area of Kashiwazaki
- ●A site reflecting Yayoi-period life in the Hokuriku region
History
The site dates back to the middle Yayoi period and was formally recognized as a National Historic Site on June 4, 1979 (Showa 54). Located in the Yoshii area of Kashiwazaki, it offers clues to how people lived in this part of the Hokuriku region during that era.
Access
The site is located in the Yoshii area of Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture. Visitors are advised to check official sources in advance for current visiting conditions and accessible areas.
Best season
As an outdoor site situated on low-lying wetland terrain, spring and autumn, when the ground underfoot tends to be more stable, are convenient seasons to visit.
Map
37.3975, 138.6242 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Yoshii area of Kashiwazaki City
- 2Check available visitor information about the site
- 3Take time to explore the surroundings of the site
- 4Combine with other historic sites in Kashiwazaki
Did you know?
💡 Archaeological sites located on low-lying wetland terrain are often noted for how the damp soil can help preserve organic remains such as wooden artifacts, making this type of site a valuable source of clues about daily life in the Yayoi period.
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