Site of Jomo period
Hiraide Historic Site (平出遺跡) is the historic site of Jomo period to 4th century in Japan located in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture. It contains the largest settlement ruins in ancient Japan. So far, over 290 ruins of buildings including house and storage.
There are many houses restored to show the life of each period. There are 3 different sections for each period. Joumon's Village, 3,000 BCE, had over 110 houses in this regidence.
There are also restored settlements of Heian Period (6th entury) and Kofun Period (4th century).
Tourist Info.
There are parking and restroom.
Access
0. at Shiojiri Station.
1. walk south (20 min.)