Kamaishi Stone Circle

What it is

• A collection of stone circles from the late Jomon period.
• Created by prehistoric people for unknown purposes.
• Discovered in April 1940 by Eizaburo Kudo.

What to see

• A central stone circle with a 12-meter diameter.
• A 1.5-meter stone enclosure for fire in the center.
• A 2-meter altar-like stone platform on the north side.
• At least seven large and small stone circles.
• Dwelling remains found around the stone circles.
• Pottery, clay figurines, and stone tools were discovered.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.