HAKODATE JOMON CULTURE CENTER

4.5

The HAKODATE JOMON CULTURE CENTER is located at the Jomon-Roman Minamikayabe roadside rest area. The CENTER displays large numbers of artifacts excavated from Jomon era archeological sites in Hakodate, particularly from the Minamikayabe Jomon sites. A Chuku Dogu (Hollow Clay Figure) which was Hokkaido’s first designated National Treasure is on permanent display. The HAKODATE JOMON CULTURAL CENTER is around 40 minutes’ drive from Hakodate Airport, and around 90 minutes from JR Hakodate Station.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Hakodateshi Usujirichou 551-1 Map
Area: Hakodate Area
Phone: 0138252030
Hours: [Apr.-Oct.]9:00-17:00
[Nov.-Mar.]9:00-16:30
Closed: Monday (Next Weekday for Public holidays), Monthly Last Friday, 12/29-1/3 * Other May close outside of stated days
Fees: [Admission fee]General300yen, Student/Pupil/Children150yen, Pre-schoolersFree
Parking Lot: Available(33spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

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