Nakazawame Shell Mound

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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. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1988. ()

Local name: 中沢目貝塚 Length: 886 ftWidth: 722 ftCoordinates: 38°36'7"N, 141°8'38"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Nagane Shell Mound, Yamamae Site, Wakuya.

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Archaeological site
Nagane Shell Mound
1 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 miSW
Archaeological site
Yamamae Site
172 min walk • 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.
4.3 miS
Town
Wakuya
110 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...