Yoshigo Kaizukashiseki Park
(Yoshigo Shell Mound)

Play at Jomon Hill, Learn about ancestors’ wisdom

Yoshigo Kaizuka is one of the most representative shell mounds of Japan from the latter and late Jomon period. So far, bones of about 340 Jomon people have been discovered through excavations and greatly contributed to the research of archaeology and anthropology.

We hope you enjoy the cultural heritage and feel the nature and history of Atsumi Peninsula in this Yoshigo Kaziukashiseki Park.

Name
Yoshigo Kaizukashiseki Park
(Yoshigo Shell Mound)
Address
Tahara city area
Yoshigocho, Tahara
Period
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Hours
Please enter by 4:30PM.
Closed
Mondays
Fee
Adults 200 yen, Elementary and middle school students 100 yen
Access
Use Toyohashi Tetsudo Atsumi Line and get off at Mikawa-Tahara Station, and take Gururin Bus Doura Line to “Sheruma Yoshigo (Yoshigo Shell Mound)” bus stop. You are almost there.
Official site
http://www.yoshigo.gr.jp/
Other
Parking, restroom, handicap restroom, baby care room, souvenir/convenience store Family friendly, senior friendly

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