Iba Ruins

What it is

• A complex archaeological site in Hamamatsu City.
• Dates from the Yayoi period to the Heian period.
• Excavations began in 1949 by Kokugakuin University.
• Some parts are maintained as Iba Ruins Park.

What to see

• Remains of a moated Yayoi settlement.
• Remains of the ancient Shikichi District office.
• Remains of the Kurihara station house.
• Excavated Yayoi pottery, wooden farm tools, and bronze items.
• Rare wooden armor, nationally important.
• Artifacts designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.