Historic sites in Aomori

Aomori Prefecture offers a rich collection of heritage sites, including the Kamegaoka Stone Age Site and Tosaminato. Visitors can explore a variety of historical periods and cultural legacies.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 14 best

Kamegaoka Stone Age Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a significant Jomon-period settlement, home to iconic clay figures and a World Heritage...

Tosaminato

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore Tosaminato, a National Historic Site, to uncover a medieval port's vibrant trade history...

Tareyanagi Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient site with Japan's oldest Yayoi period paddy fields, revealing early rice cult...

Korekawa Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Jomon period settlement site, a World Heritage property with ancient artifacts.

Chōshichiyachi Shell Mound

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a well-preserved Jomon-era shell mound and settlement, offering a glimpse into ancient l...

Akōbō Kofun Cluster

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore ancient burial mounds, a National Historic Site, revealing early Japanese history and ar...

Kashimazawa Kofun Cluster

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Ancient burial mounds from the 8th-9th centuries, offering a glimpse into early Japanese history...

grave of Jesus in Shingō

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Visit this rural grave site to explore the unique Japanese legend of Jesus Christ's final restin...

Futatsumori Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon period settlement, a World Heritage site with ancient tools and pottery.

Ōmori Katsuyama Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore an ancient Jomon settlement featuring a large stone circle and pit dwelling remains.

Tagoyano Shell Mound

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a Jomon-era shell mound, a World Heritage site, revealing ancient life.

Ōdai Yamamoto I Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the world's oldest pottery and evidence of bows and arrows at this ancient archaeologica...

Sannai-Maruyama Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a large Jomon-period settlement ruin with reconstructed buildings and ancient artifacts.

Sannobō Site

AOMORI · HISTORIC SITE

Sannobō Site is a medieval religious complex, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past.

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