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Yoshinogari Historical Park

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Yoshinogari Historical Park

吉野ヶ里歴史公園

Saga · Kyushu

Japan's largest excavated Yayoi-period (300 BC-300 AD) archaeological site, a Special National Historic Site spanning 100+ hectares with reconstructed moated settlements, watchtowers, and burial mounds. Associated with legendary Queen Himiko-era Yamatai theories.

Why we picked it

A genuinely major historical site that's under-visited relative to its significance — frequently overshadowed by Kyoto/Nara history circuits despite being one of Japan's most important archaeological parks.

Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 6,054 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult (15+) ¥460; seniors 65+ ¥200; under-15 free.
Nearest station
Yoshinogari-kōen Station (JR Nagasaki Main Line)
Website
yoshinogari.jp

Today

9:00–17:00

Admission

  • Adult (15+) ¥460; seniors 65+ ¥200; under-15 free.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

15 min walk to East Gate. ~40 min JR Nagasaki Main Line from Hakata (Fukuoka).

Tags

archaeological-sitehistory

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