Kamiyamada Shell Mound, Kahoku

Name: Kamiyamada Shell Mound
Address: Kahoku, Japan

#1 among attractions in Kahoku

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The Kamiyamada Shell Midden is a middle Jōmon period shell midden located in what is now part of the city of Kahoku, Ishikawa in the Hokuriku region of Japan. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1982.The middens were discovered in 1930 and are noteworthy as the first shell midden to be discovered in Ishikawa Prefecture. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°43'0"N, 136°43'4"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Uchinada, Tsubata.

5.9 miSW
Town
Uchinada
152 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is its beautiful coastline, which is lined with sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water activities, such as swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking, or simply relax on the shore and soak up the sun.
3.9 miS
Town
Tsubata
101 min walk • Tsubata is a town located in Kahoku District, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 28 February 2018, the town had an estimated population of 37,694 in 13873 households, and a population density of 430 persons per km².