Kaigarayama Shell Midden, Nagoya

Name: Kaigarayama Shell Midden
Address: Nagoya, Japan

#78 among attractions in Nagoya

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The Kaigarayama shell midden is an archaeological site containing the ruins of a large-scale Yayoi period settlement with an associated shell midden located in what is now part of the city of Kiyosu, Aichi in the Tōkai region of Japan. The shell midden was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1971. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°13'17"N, 136°51'18"E

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Kaigarayama Shell Midden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kiyosu Castle, Noritake Garden, Meijō Park, Shōnai Greens.

0.7 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Park, Garden
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1.7 miE
Park
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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3.2 miS
Mosque
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Skyscraper
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0.7 miSW
City, Area
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1.8 miN
Area
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Tower
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