Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles: Echoes of the Jomon Past
Explore ancient burial grounds in Chitose, Hokkaido, and discover the mysteries of the Jomon people at the Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles.
The Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles in Chitose, Hokkaido, are a significant archaeological site dating back to 1200 BCE. These large circular earthworks, part of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan, reveal complex burial practices and the sophisticated engineering of the Jomon people.
A brief summary to Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles
- Central, Chitose, Central, Hokkaido, 066-0007, JP
- +81123-24-4210
- Visit website
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the site's earthen embankments and pathways.
- Visit the Chitose City Buried Cultural Properties Center to view artifacts and learn more about the Jomon period.
- Consider visiting between late April and late November to take advantage of the free guided tours.
Getting There
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Car
The Kiusu Earthwork Burial Circles are accessible by car. From Chitose Station or Osatsu Station, it's approximately a 15-minute drive. From the Chitose-Higashi Interchange on the Doto Expressway, it's about a 2-minute drive. Parking is available at the site.
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