Daigigakoi Shell Mound, Shichigahama

Name: Daigigakoi Shell Mound
Address: Shichigahama, Japan

#1 among attractions in Shichigahama

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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Daigigakoi Shell Midden is an archaeological site consisting of a Jōmon period Shell midden and the remains of an adjacent settlement located in what is now the town of Shichigahama, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. Due to the quantity, quality and variety of artifacts discovered, it has become a type site for the dating of Jōmon period remains in the southern Tōhoku region. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1968. ()

Local name: 大木囲貝塚 Length: 919 ftWidth: 886 ftCoordinates: 38°18'19"N, 141°2'38"E

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Daigigakoi Shell Mound – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shiogama Shrine, Miyagi Stadium, Zuigan-ji, Sekisui Heim Super Arena.

1.9 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Shiogama Shrine, Shiogama
50 min walk • Shiogama Shrine, a spiritual beacon nestled in the coastal city of Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, is a site steeped in tradition and local culture. This Shinto shrine, revered for its long history and religious significance, is an integral part of the city's...
5.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Miyagi Stadium, Sendai
141 min walk • Miyagi Stadium stands as a modern tribute to sports and culture in Sendai, Japan. This impressive sport venue was constructed with the vision of hosting international events and invigorating the local community through the power of sports.
4.7 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple, Buddhist temple
Zuigan-ji, Matsushima
120 min walk • Seiryuzan Zuigan-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 828 during the Heian period by Jikaku Daishi.
5.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Sekisui Heim Super Arena, Sendai
138 min walk • The Sekisui Heim Super Arena, a premier sports venue located in the vibrant city of Sendai, Japan, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to fostering a strong sporting culture. This multifunctional arena is not only a hub for athletic events but also serves as...
4.2 miSW
Amusement park
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium, Sendai
108 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Sendai, Japan, the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium serves as a window into the wonders of marine life. This modern facility, designed to educate and inspire, offers visitors an intimate look at aquatic creatures from both local...
4.6 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Entsū-in, Matsushima
118 min walk • Entsū-in is a Buddhist temple located in the town of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Belonging to the Myōshin-ji-branch of Rinzai Zen, it was founded in 1647 next to Zuigan-ji as the memorial temple for Date Mitsumune, the grandson of Date Masamune.
3 miW
Historical place, Temple
Taga Castle, Tagajō
78 min walk • Taga Castle was a jōsaku-style Japanese castle built in the late Nara period in what is now part of the city of Tagajō in Miyagi prefecture in the Tōhoku region of far northern Honshu, Japan. Bashō tells of his visit to the site in Oku no Hosomichi.
2.7 miW
Modern venue with archaeological finds
Tōhoku History Museum, Tagajō
70 min walk • The Tōhoku History Museum is a museum in Tagajō, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It houses finds from excavations at the site of Tagajō as well as from other archaeological sites in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
4.5 miN
Historical place, Architecture, Museum
Kanrantei, Matsushima
116 min walk • Kanrantei is the only building to survive from a mansion complex of the Date clan in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is said to have originated as a teahouse in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Fushimi Castle, to have been moved to Edo by Date Masamune, and finally to have been brought to Matsushima by his son Date Tadamune.
4.1 miNW
Town, Area
Rifu, Sendai
106 min walk • Rifu is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 June 2020, the town had an estimated population of 36,014, and a population density of 800 persons per km² in 13,568 households. The total area of the town is 44.89 square kilometres. Rifu is known for its nashi pears.
3.5 miN
Park
Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park
89 min walk • Matsushima Prefectural Natural Park is a Prefectural Natural Park on the east coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. First designated for protection in 1902, the park spans the municipalities of Higashimatsushima, Matsushima, Rifu, Shichigahama, and Shiogama.