Jike Site

What it is

• A ritual and complex site on coastal sand dunes.
• Designated a National Historic Site on January 24, 2012.
• Complex site from the Jomon to Muromachi periods.
• Has a close relationship with Ketataisha Shrine.

What to see

• Remains of 37 pit dwellings and 44 pillar-supported buildings.
• Foundations of 22 medieval buildings with earthworks.
• Excavated salt production kilns and small forging kilns.
• Jomon and Yayoi pottery artifacts.
• Copper bells, mirrors, and currency artifacts.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.