Continuously inhabited for over 4,000 years, this remarkable coastal settlement on the Noto Peninsula offers an intimate window into Japan's prehistoric Jōmon period. Visitors can explore ancient shell middens and an enigmatic reconstructed timber circle crafted from massive chestnut poles. Excavations here have unearthed fascinating artifacts ranging from dolphin-bone tools to Japan's oldest known clay ritual mask, bringing the spiritual and daily life of an ancient seafaring culture vividly to light.
- Archaeology
- Ancient History
- Jomon Period
- Historic Landmarks
- Prehistoric Sites
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