Soya Shell Mound, Ichikawa

#7 among attractions in Ichikawa

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The Soya Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Soya neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1979. The shell mound was formed in the latter half of the Jōmon period, about 4000 to 3000 years ago. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°44'49"N, 139°56'7"E

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市川市 (shi chuan shi)Ichikawa Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Nakayama Racecourse, Colton Plaza, Shimōsa Kokubun-ji, Hokekyō-ji.

2.1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Nakayama Racecourse, Funabashi
53 min walk • Nakayama Racecourse is located in Funabashi, Chiba, Japan. It is used for horse racing. It has a capacity of 165,676. It was built in 1990.
2.3 miS
Shopping, Amusement, Golf
Colton Plaza, Ichikawa
58 min walk • Nikke Colton Plaza is a shopping mall in Moto-Yawata, Ichikawa city, Chiba prefecture, Japan. In addition to shops, the mall has a tennis court, movie theatres, a park, and a fountain.
1.1 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Shimōsa Kokubun-ji, Ichikawa
28 min walk • The Shimōsa Kokubun-ji is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan, belonging to the Shingon-shu Buzan-ha sect.
2 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Hokekyō-ji, Ichikawa
51 min walk • Hokekyō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren-shū founded during the Kamakura period in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. One of Nichiren's most important writings the Risshō Ankoku Ron, regarded as one of the National Treasures of Japan, is kept at the temple.
3.2 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shibamata Taishakuten, Tokyo
83 min walk • Daikyō-ji, popularly known as Shibamata Taishakuten, is a Nichiren-shū Buddhist temple in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1629, the main image is of Taishakuten.
1.7 miNW
Archaeological site
Horinouchi Shell Mound, Ichikawa
43 min walk • The Horinouchi Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Horinouchi neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a Jōmon period shell midden and settlement ruin.
1.8 miE
Archaeological site
Ubayama Shell Mound, Ichikawa
47 min walk • The Ubayama Shell Midden is an archaeological site in the Kashiwai neighborhood of the city of Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, in the Kantō region of Japan containing a middle to late Jōmon period shell midden. The midden was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1967.
2.2 miS
Museum, Science museum, Library
Chiba Museum of Science and Industry, Ichikawa
57 min walk • Chiba Museum of Science and Industry is a science museum located in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The museum introduces mainly topics related to technology, for modern industry.
1.5 miSW
Temple
Kamei-in, Ichikawa
39 min walk • Kamei-in is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture. Kamei-in is a Nichiren Buddhist temple noted for the Mama Well.
3.6 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Mori No Hall 21, Matsudo
93 min walk • Mori-no-Hall 21 is a multi-purpose hall in Matsudo City, located in the 21st Century Forest and Plaza in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. Mori-no-Hall 21 is a nickname; its official name is Matsudo City Cultural Hall.
2.4 miN
Cemetery
Tokyo Toritsu Yahashira Reinen, Matsudo
63 min walk • Tokyo Metropolitan Yahashira Cemetery is located in Tanakashinden, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.