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Ōyu Stone Circles

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Explore ancient Jomon stone circles, a World Heritage site revealing prehistoric Japanese life.

Ōyu Stone Circles
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What it is

  • Large stone circles from the Jomon period.
  • Discovered in 1931.
  • Designated a Special National Historic Site.
  • Registered as a World Heritage site in July 2021.

What to see

  • Two main stone circles: Nonakadō and Manza.
  • Manza site has a maximum diameter of 52 meters.
  • Nonakadō site has a maximum diameter of 44 meters.
  • Ōyu Stone Circle Museum displays artifacts.
  • Excavated pottery, stone tools, and clay figurines.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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