Korekawa Jomon Kan, Korekawa Archaeological Institution

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

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A museum adjoining the Korekawa Site, a Jomon period archeological site which was designated a National Historic Site in 1957. The museum collects and displays archeological artifacts excavated in Hachinohe City. The museum uses informational panels and videos to present the city's Jomon period sites and contains exhibits features artifacts primarily from the Korekawa Site as well as a National Treasure-designated Dogu earthenware figure with its hands clasped in prayer. The museum also periodically holds special exhibitions focusing on a variety of themes relating to Japan's ancient Jomon period. The Kore Cafe museum shop and cafe sells goods such as replicas of the aforementioned Dogu figure and also serves light meals.

Spot details

Korekawa Jomon Kan, Korekawa Archaeological Institution

Address: Aomori Pref. Hachinoheshi Korekawa Yokoyama 1 Map
Area: Hachinohe / Shimokita Peninsula Area
Phone: 0178389511
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Monday (open on Public holiday/substitute public holiday), The next day of Public holiday/substitute public holiday (open on SaturdaySundayPublic holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/27-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee] General 250yen, High school/university 150yen, Junior High School Students and below Free
※Different in case of special exhibition
※Fees for groups of 20 people and above are available
Parking Lot: Available(Cars86spaces, large bus 6spaces, 3spaces for people with disabilities)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Hachinohe-city-wifi)
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The technique is so polished it is unbelievable that the artefacts were created more than 2,500 years ago.

Reviewed : 2021.04.17

We left Asamushi Onsen for our next destination, Korekawa Archaeological Institute Museum in Hachinohe City, which was slightly less than a two hours’ drive to the east coast. There were two reasons...
合掌土偶と漆文化

Reviewed : 2022.01.29

八戸市の南部にある縄文遺跡の博物館です。有名な出土品の合掌土偶や漆製品が展示されており、非常に見応えがありました。
見応えのある出土品

Reviewed : 2021.06.21

国宝「合掌土偶」をひと目観たくて訪れた。コロナ禍のウィークデーと会って人はほとんどいない。常設展示室は「うるしの美」「是川の美」「風張の美」の三つのテーマで、出土品を紹介している。規模はさほど大きくないが整然と展示された縄文期の出土品が並ぶ。まず驚いたのは、漆を塗った土器や木の漆器など。鈍い赤漆が実に印象的。縄文といえば土器しか思い浮かばなかったが、これほど完成度の高い漆器類があるとは驚きだった...