[World Heritage Site] Akita, Kitaakita, Ise-dodai Ruins A spot where you can enjoy some of the world's finest excavated artifacts, including various clay figurines
I went to the "Isedotai Ruins" in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, my hometown.
Did you know that this site was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2021 as part of the Jomon Ruins District of Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku?
Here you can see the precious ruins, the only one in Japan where four stone circles were discovered, up close!
The stone circles are made of more than 20 types of rocks collected from rivers such as the Yoneshiro River, Kozarube River, and Yuguruma River in Akita Prefecture, and they feel even more mystical on sunny days.
Next to it is the Isedodai Jomon Museum, a guidance facility where you can watch videos explaining the ruins, so it is recommended for foreign tourists as well as for school assignments and independent research.
Lectures are held regularly, so if you are lucky, you can listen to valuable stories from local volunteers.
Since many clay figurines and pottery have been excavated from the nearby streams and pits, it is being considered for conversion into dumping grounds and storage pits, and valuable excavated earthen products and dioramas are on display.
There is also a poll for the most popular clay figurines, so be sure to find your favorite one☺️✨
The nearest station is Jomon Ogata Station, which is about a 5-minute walk away, so you can enjoy sightseeing while seeing the rice field art that is unveiled in early summer.
It is also easily accessible from Odate-Noshiro Airport, and there is a parking lot, so it's a good idea to go there by car or rental car and eat some of Akita's famous products🤍
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