444-4 Hiratsuka, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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¥500
Explore the Hiratsuka Kawazoe Site, a nationally designated historical site from the Yamatai Kingdom period, discovered in 1991. This large-scale, multi-ringed moat settlement offers a glimpse into ancient Japan. Wander through reconstructed pit dwellings and elevated buildings in a park-like setting. The on-site learning center provides insights into the culture of the time. Open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (entry until 4:00 PM), with extended hours in June-August (9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, entry until 6:00 PM). Closed Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday) and December 28th to January 4th. Located in Asakura City, Fukuoka, it's a 5-minute drive from the Oita Expressway Amagi Interchange.
Cultural Property: Nationally Designated Historical Site Period: Yayoi Period