Washūzan Site
鷲羽山遺跡
Washūzan Site is a Paleolithic archaeological site, significant for early stone tool discoveries in Western Japan.
What it is
- A Paleolithic period archaeological site.
- First Paleolithic site discovered in Western Japan.
- Serves as a standard for Paleolithic research.
- Excavation began in 1954.
What to see
- Stone tools found in weathered granite soil layers.
- Excavated tools include long flakes and spearheads.
- Tools made from Sanukite from Kagawa Prefecture.
Getting there
- Near Kojima Station on the JR Honshi Bisans Line.
- 10-minute drive from Seto-Chuo Expressway Kojima IC.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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