Yoshinogari Historical Park

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Yoshinogari Historical Park

Step into a bygone world of old! Ancient ruins where you can build a fire.

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Yoshinogari Historical Park is a specially designated historical site of Japan.
Spanning a total area of 117 hectares, Yoshinogari Historical Park is one of the Japan’s largest historic ruins from the Yayoi Era (5c. B.C. - 3c. A.D.) moat-encircled settlement.
The ruins were discovered during an excavation in 1986.

Artifacts and research findings reminiscent of the ancient country of Yamatai, the existence of which has been disputed, that was mentioned in early Chinese chronicles.
There are close to 98 buildings in the park that have been carefully restored based on excavated items and related research findings.

The park also offers different hands-on programs, such as fire-making experiences (100-yen participation fee) and Magetama making (200-yen participation fee).
As the site covers a wide area, a free in-park bus service runs for visitors.

Highlights

  • A historic park that recreates the look and feel of the Yayoi period and the Yamatai Country.
  • Hand-on fire-making and magatama experiences available.
  • Rentable audio guides available in English, Korean, Chinese and Japanese on request (for a fee).
  • The on-site restaurant includes dishes that celebrate local ingredients.

Photos

  • Japan's largest Yayoi period (5c. B.C. - 3c. A.D.) archaeological site.
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    Japan's largest Yayoi period (5c. B.C. - 3c. A.D.) archaeological site. *Photo provider: Pixta

  • The park features 98 reconstructed buildings.
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    The park features 98 reconstructed buildings. *Photo provider: Pixta

  • A reconstructed row of approximately 500 jar-burial graves extends over 300 meters.
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    A reconstructed row of approximately 500 jar-burial graves extends over 300 meters. *Photo provider: Pixta

  • Visitors can enter buildings such as pit dwellings.
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    Visitors can enter buildings such as pit dwellings. *Photo provider: Pixta

  • Experience the atmosphere of the Yamatai Kingdom.
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    Experience the atmosphere of the Yamatai Kingdom. *Photo provider: Pixta

  • Participate in experiences like making "Magatama," transporting you back to ancient times.

    Participate in experiences like making "Magatama," transporting you back to ancient times.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Yes, available in English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Thai.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes, available at each entrance.

Q

Are there restrooms available?

A

There are restrooms in the park.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, by re-presenting the admission ticket of the day.

Q

Are there smoking areas?

A

Yes.

Reviews

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  • 孫佳玲

    古日本的生活,生火,遊園很大有園內巴士可以搭程,也有中英文導覽,很棒。

  • 纓纓

    很用心規劃的園區,喜愛日本文化的可以來這邊參觀

Details

Name in Japanese
吉野ヶ里歴史公園
Postal Code
842-0035
Address
1843 Tade, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Saga
Tel
0952-55-9333
Closed
December 31st, and the 3rd Monday of January plus the following day
Business Hours
9:00am - 5:00pm (until 6:00pm June through August)
Admission
15 years of age and up 460 yen. 14 years of age and below free. 65 years of age and up 200 yen.
Access
About 15 minutes on foot from the JR Nagasaki Main Line’s Yoshinogari-Koen Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)