Historic Site Korekawa Stone Age Site
This is a Jomon period archaeological site located on southeastern area in Hachinohe City. The site, approximately 376,000 square meters, was designated as a National Historic Site in 1957.
This site is called as “Korekawa Stone Age Site”, which consists of three sub-sites, “Nakai Site”, “Ichioji Site” and “Hotta Site.
There are about 4,000 unearthed articles known as the excellent artifacts. The Korekawa Archaeological Institution (Korekawa Jomon Kan) displays those such as Gassyo Dogu (clay figures with clasping hands) designated as a National Treasure in 2009.
The museum exhibits numerous valuable artifacts excavated from the Korekawa Jōmon Archaeological Site and the Kazahari No.1 Site, including the National Treasure "Gassho Dogu" (clay figurine with hands in prayer), vividly lacquered items, and elegant pottery and figurines. In addition, special exhibitions and themed displays are held throughout the year, along with a variety of Jomon-era hands-on workshops and lectures. At the on-site "Kore Café," visitors can enjoy light meals and purchase merchandise and sweets.
At the facility, volunteer’s guide in Japanese and in English is available for free.
*For guide in English, reservation is required one week in advance.
General Information
- Address
- Yokoyama 1, Korekawa, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
- Telephone Number
- 0178-38-9511
- Opening Times
- 9:00 – 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
- Closures
- Closed Mondays (open if Monday falls on a national holiday), days following national holidays (open if on a weekend or holiday), December 27 to January 4. Unscheduled closures may also occur.
- Prices
- (As of March,2025)
General admission: 250 yen
Students (University and high school): 150 yen
Junior high school students and younger: free
Group discounts, etc. available
- Directions
- By car:
10 minutes from Hachinohe IC on Hachinohe Expressway
5 minutes from Hachinohe-Korekawa IC on Hachinohe-Kuji Expressway
By taxi:
15 minutes from JR Hachinohe Station East Exit (approximate fare 3000 yen)
By bus:
From JR Hachinohe Station East Exist Bus Stop 4, 25 minutes by Nanbu bus bound for Korekawa Jomon Museum (weekends and holidays only)
From Lapia Bus Terminal, 30 minutes by Nanbu bus
From Chushingai Bus Stop 3 (Chuo Street), 20-30 minutes by buses bound for Korekawa Danchi 1-chome
- Car Park
- 86 cars, 6 buses, 3 handicap spaces
- Website
- Korekawa Archaeological InstitutionSee trip advisorhttps://www.korekawa-jomon.jp/
Basic Information
- Multilingual
Staff - Multilingual
Signs - Free Wi-Fi
- Contactless
Payments - Tax Free
- Parking Lot
- Barrier-Free
Toilet - Barrier-Free
COVID-19 Prevention
- Face Masks
Required - Sanitizing
Stations - Temperature
Checks - Physical
Distancing