Kamegaoka Stone Age Site
亀ヶ岡遺跡
Prehistoric burial site in Tsugaru, Japan, known for the discovery of the iconic Shakōki-dogū idol.

📜 Archaeological site in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, designated a National Historic Site in 1944.
🔍 Part of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan, a UNESCO World Heritage list since 2021.

Why Go

🗿 See a replica of the famous Shakōki-dogū idol
🏺 Explore an important archaeological site of Jōmon culture
🏛️ Visit a small museum displaying unearthed artifacts

Why Avoid

💤 Not a major tourist attraction, difficult to access with limited facilities
🚫 Site closed in winter (December to March)

🚌 Access

Public bus access twice a day from Goshogawara Station.
Closest train station is Kizukuri Station, about 20 minutes away by car.

💰 Cost

Museum admission: Adults 200 yen, high school/university students 100 yen, elementary/junior high students 50 yen. Group discounts available.

🕒 Hours

Site: Open April to November.
Museum: 9:00 – 16:00, closed Mondays, day after national holidays, and Dec 29 – Jan 3.

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