Higashi Nara

What it is

• A complex archaeological site discovered in 1973.
• Includes Yayoi period moated settlements.
• Also contains Kofun period and medieval remains.
• Excavated casting molds are Important Cultural Properties.

What to see

• A museum displaying artifacts 300 meters east of the station.
• Remains of large buildings and pit dwellings.
• A large burial area outside the settlement.
• 35 bronze bell molds from workshop remains.
• Bronze spear and magatama molds.

Getting there

• Discovered during construction near Minami-Ibaraki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.