Ōyu Stone Circles
大湯環状列石
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An archaeological site in Kazuno, Japan, featuring two large stone circles from the Late Jomon period (2,000 to 1,500 BCE), believed to have been used for rituals, cemeteries, and as a sundial.

📜 Two large stone circles from the Late Jomon period, designated a Special National Historic Site of Japan and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🔍 Believed to have served as ritual sites, cemeteries, and sundials, reflecting the spiritual culture of ancient Japan.

Why Go

🗿 Explore ancient stone circles with sundial-like arrangements
🏛️ Visit the Oyu Stone Circle Center for exhibits and workshops
🌳 Experience a reconstructed Jomon forest environment
🌟 Discover a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site

Why Avoid

❄️ Site is closed in winter (mid-November to mid-April)
🗣️ Volunteer guides are in Japanese only

Cost

💰 Site admission is free; exhibition hall: Adults 320 yen, Students 110 yen.

Hours

🕒 April-Oct: 9:00-18:00; Nov-Mar: 9:00-16:00. Closed Mondays Nov-Mar, and Dec 29-Jan 3.

Access

🚌 Approx. 35 min by bus from Kazuno Hanawa Station
🚗 Approx. 15 min by car from Towada IC

Last updated 5 days ago

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