Higashiyama Shell Mound Ruins
東山貝塚遺跡
Explore an ancient Tokyo shell midden and pit dwellings spanning multiple historical periods.
What it is
- A complex archaeological site in Meguro Ward.
- Spans Paleolithic, Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun periods.
- One of Tokyo's three great shell middens.
- Higashiyama Shell Midden Park was established in 1979.
What to see
- Shell middens and pit dwellings.
- Abundant marine shells, few freshwater shells.
- Bones of fish, wild boar, deer, badger, dog, and whale.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Higashiyama Shell Mound Ruins Open in Google Maps
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