Senpukuji Cave
泉福寺洞窟
Explore an ancient rock shelter where Japan's oldest pottery was found.
What it is
- A rock shelter site used from Paleolithic to Yayoi periods.
- Designated a National Historic Site in 1986.
- Discovered by students in 1969.
What to see
- Four caves opening in a sandstone cliff.
- Artifacts from Late Paleolithic to Heian periods.
- World's oldest bean-pattern pottery was discovered here.
- Excavated items are National Important Cultural Properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Senpukuji Cave Open in Google Maps
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