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Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture · Historic Site
Ubayama Shell Mound
- Nearest stationFunabashi-Hōten Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Ubayama Shell Mound (姥山貝塚, Ubayama kaizuka) is an archaeological site in the Kashiwai neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan, containing a mid-to-late Jōmon period shell midden, designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1967. During the early to middle Jōmon period (approximately 4000 to 2500 BC), sea levels were five to six meters higher than at present, and the ambient temperature was two degrees Celsius higher.
From the Wikipedia article “Ubayama Shell Mound” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ubayama Shell Mound. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Funabashi-Hōten Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 2 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ubayama Shell Mound?
- Funabashi-Hōten Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ubayama Shell Mound a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Soya Shell Mound: Abasaa (Public domain), Tobinodai Historic Site Park Museum: Prel1h (CC BY 4.0), Chiba Museum of Science and Industry: Namazu-tron (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Former residence of Saitō: Latenscurtis (CC BY 4.0), Shimōsa Kogane Nakano Pasture: Higa4 (CC0)
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