Mine History and Folk Customs Museum

What it is

• A museum and historical research facility.
• Collects and displays historical and folk materials.
• Opened in April 1988.
• Co-located with Mine Administrative Service Center.

What to see

• Artifacts from Jomon to early modern periods.
• Items from Yanbe site and Saka shell mound.
• A rare archaeological deer whistle.
• Shell bracelets made from southern and northern shells.
• Saga Shell Mound items are national cultural properties.

Getting there

• About one hour by car from Izuhara Port.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.