Travel Back to the Yayoi Period at the Otsuka-Saikachido Ruins in Tsuzuki Ward!
In Yokohama, the ancient ruins unearthed have been reported on in the past, including the ‘Santodai Site’ in Isogo Ward.
This time, the focus is on the ‘Otsuka-Saikachido Site’ in Tsuzuki Ward, which is also designated as a national historic site like the Santodai Site.
Where is the Otsuka-Saikachido Site?
The location of the Otsuka-Saikachido Site
As shown on the map above, it is located very close to Center-North Station on the municipal subway Blue Line.
Area around Center-North Station
It was a rainy weekend when
About: Santodai Site
The Santodai Site is an archaeological site located in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It dates back to the Jomon period, which is significant for its early pottery culture spanning from about 14,000 to 300 BCE. This site has provided valuable insights into the prehistoric Jomon culture, showcasing early human settlements and their way of life through various artifacts such as pottery, stone tools, and evidence of dwellings.
About: Otsuka-Saikachido Site
The Otsuka-Saikachido Site, located in Japan, is an archaeological site significant for its historical insights into the Kofun period, which dates from around 250 to 538 AD. This site is particularly noted for the remnants of the Saikachido, an ancient governmental office responsible for the production and management of arrow shafts, indicative of the period’s militaristic and ceremonial importance of archery. Excavations at Otsuka-Saikachido have unearthed a variety of artifacts, providing valuable information on the technology and administrative practices of ancient Japan.
