Tour of Ancient Oga lotus and Idojiri Jomon relics
Visiting Jomon world designated as a Japan Heritage site
Discovering Jomon culture designated as a Japan Heritage site
Around JR Shinano-Sakai Station located at the southern foot of Yatsugatake, there are many important archeological sites of Jomon culture which flourished about 5,000 years ago.
This is a tour of Japan Heritage site "Jomon World Under the Star-Studded Skies of the Central Highlands." You will visit the historical park with beautiful water lilies and ancient Oga lotus and Idojiri Archeological Museum exhibiting impressive Jomon earthenware pottery and clay figurines.
Date and time
July 14 (Sun.), 2019
from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Walking distance
About 7 km
Fee
2,500 yen
(including a light meal, entrance fee to the museum, and guide)
Register with
Fujimi-machi Tourism Association
TEL: 0266-62-5757
Deadline
3 days before the tour (first-come, first-served basis)
Cancelation fee: 100% of the participation fee when canceled on the day of the tour.
What to see around here
Idojiri Archaeological Museum
Museum exhibiting valuable pottery, stone tools, recreated houses, and clothes. Excavated earthenware pottery and clay figurines show astoundingly sophisticated artistry and provide invaluable glimpses of how the Jomon people perceived the world here in Fujimi.
Idojiri Historical Park
Many people visit this park from May to September to take photos of water lilies, Japanese iris, and ancient Oga lotus.
Jomon Kingdom harvest festival
This is a popular festival held every Autumn where you can immerse yourself deeply in Jomon culture while enjoying the traditional food from the Jomon era and Fujimi’s local specialties.