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Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Ōmori Katsuyama Site
- Nearest stationTsurudomari Station 7.9 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
The Ōmori Katsuyama Site (大森勝山遺跡, Ōmori Katsuyama iseki) is an archaeological site in the city of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan that contains the ruins of a late Jōmon period settlement dating to approximately 2,000–1,500 BC. The remains were designated a National Historic Site in 2012 by the Japanese government.
From the Wikipedia article “Ōmori Katsuyama Site” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ōmori Katsuyama Site. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tsurudomari Station, 7.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 5 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ōmori Katsuyama Site?
- Tsurudomari Station. It is 7.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ōmori Katsuyama Site a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Zuiraku-en: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Takaokanomori Historical Museum of Hirosaki Clan: 東京の花売娘 (CC0), Iwakiyama Shrine: nnh (Public domain), Tsugaru City Jōmon Dwelling Museum: Indiana jo (CC0), Ishiba Family Residence: 禁樹なずな (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nakachō: At by At (CC BY-SA 3.0)
