Korekawa Archaeological Institution (Korekawa Jōmon Kan)

What it is

• Archaeological institution in Korekawa, Hachinohe City.
• Preserves and manages buried cultural properties.
• Opened on July 10, 2011.
• Disseminates Jomon culture from Hachinohe and Tohoku.

What to see

• Exhibits excavated items from Korekawa and Kazahari sites.
• Gasho Dogu (praying dogu) is a National Treasure.
• Displays Jomon pottery and lacquerware.
• Houses the Izumiyama Collection.

Getting there

• About 200 meters northwest of Hachinohe City Jomon Learning Center.
• About 10 minutes by car from Hachinohe IC.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.