Arayashiki Shell Mound, Chiba

Name: Arayashiki Shell Mound
Address: Chiba, Japan

#13 among attractions in Chiba

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The Arayashiki Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Kaizuka neighborhood of Wakaba ward of the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin. The midden was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1979, with its boundaries extended in 1982. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°37'20"N, 140°8'42"E

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千葉市 (qian ye shi)Chiba Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Chiba Shrine, Kasori Shell Mound, Hanawa Shell Mound, O chano shui.

1.4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites
Chiba Shrine, Chiba
36 min walk • Chiba Shrine, nestled in the heart of Chiba city, Japan, stands as a serene testament to the region's spiritual heritage and traditional architecture. This Shinto shrine, with a history stretching back to the late Heian period, was established in 1127 AD and is...
1.1 miE
Archaeological site
Kasori Shell Mound, Chiba
29 min walk • The Kasori Shell Mound, located in the city of Chiba in Japan, is a significant archaeological site that offers a window into the prehistoric Jomon period. This shell mound, known as "kaizuka" in Japanese, is the largest of its kind in the country, providing invaluable...
1 miSE
Archaeological site
Hanawa Shell Mound, Chiba
27 min walk • The Hanawa Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Kasori neighborhood of Wakaba ward of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin. The midden was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2006.
1.6 miSW
Historical place, Memorial
O chano shui, Chiba
40 min walk • Ochanomizu is the site of a spring well near the entrance from the Miyako River to the ruins of Inohana Castle in Chuo-ku, Chiba City. There are several legends associated with this well.