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Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture · Historic Site
Kaigarayama Shell Mound
- Nearest stationOwari-Hoshinomiya Station 0.7 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Kaigarayama shell midden (貝殻山貝塚, Kaigarayama kaizuka) is an archaeological site containing the ruins of a large-scale Yayoi period settlement with an associated shell midden located in what is now part of the city of Kiyosu, Aichi in the Tōkai region of Japan. The shell midden was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1971.
From the Wikipedia article “Kaigarayama Shell Midden” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kaigarayama Shell Mound. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Owari-Hoshinomiya Station, 0.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 1 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kaigarayama Shell Mound?
- Owari-Hoshinomiya Station. It is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kaigarayama Shell Mound a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Aichi Asahi Site Museum: Bariston (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kiyosu City Haruhi Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kiyosu City Nishibiwajima Tonya Memorial Museum: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ama City Jimokuji Historical Museum: 八幡鏡太郎 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology: Bariston (CC BY-SA 4.0), The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum: Gosei78 (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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