Yoshinogari Remains

The largest archeological remains in Japan

Lie on the spacious hilly area in the northeastern part of Saga. Remains of a ringed-dugout settlement

presumably dating back to the 3rd century B.C. were unearthed there, and excavation is still underway

at the site. They are among the largest archeological remains in Japan.

General information

Address	1843 Yoshinogari-cho tade, Kanzeki-gun, Saga-prefecture
Access	90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city 50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Karatsu 40 minutes by a vehicle from Takeo 60 minutes by a vehicle from Arita 90 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city
Open hours	9:00 to 17:00 April to May 9:00 to 18:00 June to August 9:00 to 17:00 September to March
Admission fee	JPY 400
Days closed	December 31, 3rd Monday of January