Japan Midokoro / Aichi Prefecture / Tahara / Yoshigo Shell Mound
Tahara, Aichi Prefecture · Historic Site
Yoshigo Shell Mound
- Nearest stationKambe Station 1.5 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Yoshigo Shell Midden (吉胡貝塚, Yoshigo kaizuka) is an archaeological site containing a Jōmon period shell midden located in the Yoshigo neighborhood of the city of Tahara, Aichi on the Atsumi Peninsula in the Tōkai region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1951.
From the Wikipedia article “Yoshigo Shell Midden” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Yoshigo Shell Mound. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Tahara, Aichi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kambe Station, 1.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 12 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Yoshigo Shell Mound?
- Kambe Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Yoshigo Shell Mound a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tahara Municipal Museum: Yanajin33 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōarako Old Kiln ruins: KAMUI (CC BY-SA 3.0), University Memorial Hall of Aichi University: Umako (Public domain), Toyohashi City Children's Transportation Center: Abasaa (Public domain), Toyohashi City Public Hall: Lombroso (CC BY-SA 3.0), Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History: 円周率3パーセント (CC BY-SA 4.0)
