Historical landmark • Sanganjinishi Komagamine, Shinchi, Soma District, Fukushima 979-2611, Japan
Sanganji Shell Mound, a precious site in human history, allows you to touch the source of the deeply rooted Jomon culture in the Japanese archipelago.
A small hill remains in the peaceful rural landscape. The skeletal remains of Jomon people lying here are important clues to the lifestyle of that time. From the unearthed human bones, unique physical features and dietary habits become apparent.
In the excavation survey of the 1950s, many human bones were unearthed, making Sanganji Shell Mound widely known within Japan. Since then, this place has become a central presence in Jomon culture research.
Although there are no remains on site, you can imagine the lifestyle of that time from the wide rural landscape surrounding it. While reminiscing about the distant past, you can immerse yourself in the original landscape of Japan.
From the ancient capital of Kyoto to the not-so-distant Soma District in Fukushima Prefecture. A journey to the world of Jomon, leaving the city behind and transcending time, may bring a new perspective to your life. Starting from Sanganji Shell Mound, let's discover the profound charm of Jomon culture rooted in the Japanese archipelago.