Yoshinogari Historical Park
Within the park, there are plentiful facilities where visitors can experience the culture and history of the Yayoi period. Restorations of watchtowers and pit dwellings, elevated granaries, and exhibition rooms showcase valuable artifacts, including bronze swords and glass beads excavated from the site, as well as other tools and decorative items from ancient times, allowing for a deep engagement with ancient Japanese life and culture.
The park is divided into four zones that recreate the atmosphere of the Yoshinogari ruins. Depending on the season, visitors can enjoy wildflowers such as Umanoashigata and Benibana, as well as ancient plants like Ooga Hasu. Additionally, experiential programs and special exhibitions are held throughout the year, providing new discoveries with each visit.
The Yoshinogari ruins are a precious archaeological site that illustrates the cultural development of Japan during the Yayoi period, and its significance has been recognized as a special historic site by the government. Moreover, Yoshinogari Historical Park offers various events, such as illumination events and hot air balloon competitions, giving visitors opportunities to enjoy ancient history.
This park plays a vital role in preserving the Yoshinogari ruins, a cultural heritage of Japan, and in disseminating information both domestically and internationally about the allure of the Yayoi period. Yoshinogari Historical Park is a must-visit place for those interested in Japan's history and culture.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Yoshinogari Historical Park
- Location
- 〒842-0035 1843 Tate, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Saga Prefecture
- Access
- 15 minutes walk from JR Nagasaki Main Line "Yoshinogari Park Station" and "Kanzaki Station". About 5 minutes from Nagasaki Expressway "Higashisefuri Interchange".
- Parking
- Large vehicles: 111 spaces (East entrance: 80 spaces, West entrance: 20 spaces, North entrance: 11 spaces) - 1050 yen
Regular vehicles: 1080 spaces (East entrance: 540 spaces, West entrance: 310 spaces, North entrance: 230 spaces) - 310 yen - Business Hours
- 9 AM to 5 PM (from June to August: 9 AM to 6 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- December 31st, the third Monday of January, and the following day.
- Fees
- Adults (15 years and older) 460 yen, Seniors (65 years and older) 200 yen, Free for middle school students and younger.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：0952-55-9333
- Official Website
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