Japan Midokoro / Aomori Prefecture / Tsugaru / Tagoyano Shell Mound
Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Tagoyano Shell Mound
- Nearest stationKawakura Station 9.9 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
The Tagoyano Shell Midden (田小屋野貝塚, Tagoyano kaizuka) is an archaeological site in what is now the city of Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan with an early Jōmon period shell midden. The site was designated a National Historic Site in 1944 by the Japanese government.
From the Wikipedia article “Tagoyano Shell Mound” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tagoyano Shell Mound. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kawakura Station, 9.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 13 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tagoyano Shell Mound?
- Kawakura Station. It is 9.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tagoyano Shell Mound a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kamegaoka Stone Age Site: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tsugaru City Kizukuri Kamegaoka Archaeological Museum: Indiana jo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tsugaru City Jōmon Dwelling Museum: Indiana jo (CC0), Ashino-Kōen Station: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tachineputa Museum: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
