Exploring the Jomon period
Dr. Tatsuo Kobayashi is an expert on the Jomon period. Ms. Minami Fujioka is a TV presenter. She calls herself a Jomon beginner and has been interested in the Jomon period for three years.
They talked about which parts of the Jomon period appeal to them.
Exploring the Jomon period 01
The waterside used to be a hunting and gathering field for Jomon people who lived in the lower Shinano River basin.
Exploring the Jomon period 02
Located at a river junction. The landmark is a giant rock wall. This is a story of a large Jomon village.
Exploring the Jomon period 03
The first flame pot was discovered in the middle of the Shinano River Basin.
Exploring the Jomon period 04
Jomon Ginza! One of the Jomon main streets in the Shinano River basin. The overwhelming presence of the national treasure,"Snow Flame".
Exploring the Jomon period 05
The rich natural environment Jomon people chose was on the river terrace of the Shinano River.
Flame pots symbolizing the Jomon culture were created in the Shinano River
basin about 5,000 years ago. The surrounding areas of Niigata City, Sanjo City,Nagaoka City, Tokamachi City and Tsunan Town are treasure houses of Jamon period sites. Valuable excavated items including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties are displayed in museums and resource centers in each area. In addition, numerous cultural heritage and scenic spots rich in nature dot the surroundings. Experience the appeal of Japanese heritage on Flame Pot Road along the Shinano River.
Download the map and the list of cultural assets forming the story
