Chōjayashiki Ruins

What it is

• A Nara period ruin, the Chojayashiki Site.
• Designated a Shizuoka Prefecture historic site.
• Named after the Chōja legend.
• Excavated in 1969 and 1977.

What to see

• An earthwork 100 meters east-west, 60 meters north-south.
• The earthwork stands about 3 meters high.
• Assumed entrances at the south center and northeast corner.
• A kofun incorporated into the southwest corner.
• Excavated Sue ware pottery from Kofun to Nara periods.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.