Yamamae Site

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The Yamamae ruins is an archaeological site located in what is now the town of Misato, Tōda District, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The site is the ruins of a settlement with associated tombs and shell midden containing remains from the early Jōmon period through the Kofun period, indicating continuous occupation over several thousand years. It is protected by the central government as a National Historic Site. ()

Local name: 山前遺跡 Coordinates: 38°32'19"N, 141°2'56"E

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Yamamae Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Furukawa, Nagane Shell Mound, Nakazawame Shell Mound, Wakuya.

5.7 miNW
City
Furukawa, Ōsaki
145 min walk • Furukawa was a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the city had an estimated population of 73,980 and a population density of 551.51 persons per km². The total area was 134.14 km². The city was founded on December 15, 1950.
6.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Nagane Shell Mound
172 min walk • The Nagane Shell Midden is an archaeological site consisting of a shell midden and the remains of an adjacent Jōmon period settlement located in what is now the town of Wakuya, Tōda District, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
6.7 miNE
Archaeological site
Nakazawame Shell Mound
172 min walk • The Nakazawame Shell Midden is an archaeological site consisting of a shell midden and the remains of an adjacent Jōmon period settlement located in what is now the city of Ōsaki, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
4.3 miE
Town
Wakuya
111 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Wakuya is the scenic Shiroishi River, where visitors can enjoy leisurely boat rides while taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The river is also famous for its cherry blossoms during the spring season...

Yamamae Site

Facts and practical information

Yamamae Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Furukawa, Ōsaki

Nagane Shell Mound

Nakazawame Shell Mound

Wakuya