Teranohigashi Site

What it is

• A complex archaeological site spanning multiple historical periods.
• Designated as a National Historic Site.
• Features significant remains from the Jomon period.

What to see

• A large donut-shaped circular embankment, 165m in diameter.
• The embankment stands up to 2m high in places.
• Four sections of the original embankment are still visible.
• Layers of red burnt soil and piled earth in the embankment.
• Remains of 14 square wooden water facilities.
• Wooden structures found at the bottom of a stream.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.