Japan Midokoro / Chiba Prefecture / Ichikawa / Soya Shell Mound
Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture · Historic Site
Soya Shell Mound
- Nearest stationIchikawaōno Station 1.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Soya Shell Midden (曽谷貝塚, Soya kaizuka) is an archaeological site in the Soya neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1979.
From the Wikipedia article “Soya Shell Mound” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Soya Shell Mound. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ichikawaōno Station, 1.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Soya Shell Mound?
- Ichikawaōno Station. It is 1.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Soya Shell Mound a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Shimōsa Kokubun-ji Temple: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Municipal Museum of Archaeology in Ichikawa: Fred Cherrygarden (CC BY-SA 4.0), Municipal Museum of History in Ichikawa: Fred Cherrygarden (CC BY-SA 4.0), Horinouchi Shell Mound: Tsuyoshi chiba (CC BY-SA 4.0), Showa no Mori Museum: DAJF This photo was taken with Sony SLT-A77 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ubayama Shell Mound: 三人日 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
