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Wakasa-Mikata Museum of Jomon Period, DOKIDOKI

Explore ancient Japanese history at the Wakasa-Mikata Jomon Museum, home to artifacts and exhibits from the fascinating Jomon period.

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Journey back thousands of years at the Wakasa-Mikata Museum of Jomon Period, showcasing artifacts from Japan's Jomon era (c. 14,000 – 300 BCE). Discover pottery, tools, and dwellings of this ancient culture in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture.

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  • Monday 9 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am-5 pm
  • Friday 9 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's calendar for special events and workshops, offering hands-on experiences with Jomon crafts and activities.
  • Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Lake Suigetsu Varve Museum to see the area's ancient sediment layers.
  • Rent a bicycle from Mikata Station for an enjoyable ride to the museum and explore the surrounding area.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Torihama bus stop, walk south on the main road for approximately 1 kilometer (15 minutes), following the signs to the Wakasa-Mikata Museum of Jomon Period.

  • Public Transport

    From JR Obama Line Mikata Station, take the Wakasa Town Bus (Tsunegami-Mikata line) towards Tsunegami. Ride for 13 minutes to the Jomon Roman Park bus stop, where the museum is located. Bus fare is approximately ¥300.

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The Wakasa-Mikata Museum of Jomon Period, also known as DOKIDOKI, offers a captivating glimpse into Japan's prehistoric Jomon era. Located in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, the museum focuses on the Jomon period, which spanned from approximately 14,000 to 300 BCE. This era is defined by a hunter-gatherer lifestyle and the creation of cord-marked pottery, called “Jomon” by archaeologist Edward S. Morse. The museum's exhibits showcase artifacts excavated from the Torihama shell mound and other Jomon sites. Visitors can explore the stratigraphy of the Torihama mound, view dugout canoes, and examine Jomon pottery, clay figurines (dogū), and tools. The museum also provides insights into the Jomon people's lifestyle, including their food and tools. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience Jomon culture firsthand. You can try your hand at making a magatama (a comma-shaped bead), a clay flute, or pottery. The museum also offers fire-making and dugout canoe riding experiences. The museum's architecture blends modern design with elements reminiscent of Jomon-era villages.

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