Japan Midokoro / Aomori Prefecture / Hachinohe / Korekawa Site
Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Korekawa Site
- Nearest stationHon-Hachinohe Station 4.6 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
The Korekawa Site (是川遺跡, Korekawa iseki) is an archaeological site in the city of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan containing the ruins of a middle to late Jōmon period (3000-1000 BC) settlement. The remains were designated a National Historic Site in 1957 by the Japanese government.
From the Wikipedia article “Korekawa Site” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Korekawa Site. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hon-Hachinohe Station, 4.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 21 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Korekawa Site?
- Hon-Hachinohe Station. It is 4.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Korekawa Site a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Korekawa Archaeological Institution (Korekawa Jōmon Kan): Wakkubox (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hacchi: Wakkubox (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ando Shoeki Museum: "Ando shoeki museum". Andoshoeki museum (CC BY 3.0), Hachinohe Art Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hachinohe City Museum: Mutimaro (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ne Castle: 小池 隆 (CC BY 4.0)
