Futatsumori Site

One of the 17 ruins that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Jomon Ruins in Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku." It is a site of settlements with large shell mounds (garbage dumps) centered on the first half of the settlement development period, and is a Jomon marine site. This is a historical site that shows the environmental changes caused by the tsunami and the life of the Jomon period in a lake area with deciduous broad-leaved forests. In the historical park, there are markers at the information center, restored buildings, etc. The information center was unmanned, but I was able to enter. You can pick up and look at the excavated items, and there are many types. It was a square where deer and goats looked good, just like many historical parks from the Jomon period. A must-see is Futatsumori Kaizukakan, a free guidance facility that introduces other ruins in Shichinohe Town other than this historic site. There are fascinating exhibits such as a shell midden stripping display where you can see marine shellfish such as clams and scallops in the lower part of the shell midden, and accumulations of brackish-water freshwater clams in the upper part, dog bones, and elaborately carved deer antler combs. Ta. The location is between Aomori and Hachinohe, so I think it would be a good idea to visit Sannai Maruyama, Onomaki (this site), Korekawa, and Goshono. Although it is not related to historical sites, the area around Mt. Hakkoda is one of Japan's leading producers of delicious garlic, and it is also sold at nearby roadside stations.

It was a nice exhibition hall that used an abandoned school✨ It is said that only 3% of the total area has been excavated. The real shading clay figurines were on display, and I was surprised to see that Aomori has so many shading clay figurines. We are looking forward to the day when the entire school building will be turned into an exhibition room. Is it just one room now? That's what it felt like. When you look at earthenware, do the people who make it so elaborately make people into mysterious shapes like shading clay figurines? I was told that she was a woman because she had breasts, but the position of her breasts was questionable, and her hands were just like a robot's (lol). The shading clay figurine is truly mysterious ✨

Two restored pit-style houses are built in a location with a spacious lawn and a great view. Futatsumori Shell Mound is a village ruin from the early to middle Jomon period, and there are signboards displaying the contents excavated during the survey in a large area, but to be honest, it's just that it was discovered from here, and it's not interesting to be shown just a lawn. do not have. I saw several signs and walked around the area, but it was easiest to imagine being able to go inside a restored pit-style dwelling. It's a shame because I could have enjoyed it if there was a little more effort. I posted a lot of photos this time, but I was wondering why there were so many similar photos, so I would like you to reaffirm that this is how Futatsumori Shell Mounds are visited. Congratulations on being registered as a world heritage site.

I haven't had many opportunities to go there, and this time I was finally able to go there. I walked through the rain imagining a time far away from now, 2,000 to 3,500 BC. Is it a greeting from our ancestors? Spend some time in this land and space where no one is. What was the mind of our ancestors 5,000 years ago? Also, time must have passed slowly. How about putting yourself in a quiet space above ground once in a while? P.S. There was a public toilet across the road.

At the end of the drive, we visited the Futatsumori Shell Mound, which has been recognized as a World Heritage Site and which I had been interested in for some time, at my child's request. The Futatsumori Shell Midden Exhibition Hall opened in April 2021 using a closed school. free entrance An area where you can touch earthenware and stone tools excavated from the ruins. An exhibition room where you can fully experience the charm of the Futatsumori shell midden and Jomon culture. There seems to be an experience room where you can make pottery. The staff are also kind. There were no other visitors at the time I visited. The guide was easy to understand. It's barrier-free, so even my mother, who is in a wheelchair, enjoyed the tour. “I wanted to come before the test〰️” said the child. Although it was a small space, it was a fully equipped facility. After touring the exhibition hall, take a walk through Futatsumori Kaizuka Historical Park. I was able to feel the romance of the past even more. I recommend it.