DocentPro
MOBILE APPBLOGFAQsGet App

Save places from Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more

Yoshinogari Historical Park 1
Yoshinogari Historical Park 2
Yoshinogari Historical Park 3
Yoshinogari Historical Park 4
Yoshinogari Historical Park 5

Yoshinogari Historical Park

sports_recreation

Sports Recreation

star

4.2 (6112 reviews)

1843 Tade, Yoshinogari, Kanzaki District, Saga 842-0035, Japan

+81 952-55-9333

Did You Know?
7 facts
Jomon
Ancient Roots

Yoshinogari Historical Park showcases remnants of a large Yayoi period (300 BCE - 300 CE) settlement, but archaeological findings suggest human activity in the area dates back even further to the Jomon period.

2,000
Years Old

The meticulously reconstructed settlement at Yoshinogari provides a vivid glimpse into what life was like in Japan approximately 2,000 years ago, during the Yayoi period.

Moat
Defensive Village

A significant feature of the Yoshinogari settlement is its extensive system of moats and palisades, indicating a highly fortified and strategically important community, possibly due to conflicts over resources.

Burial
Royal Tombs

The park contains numerous burial mounds, including distinctive 'jar burials' and a large mound believed to be the tomb of a powerful Yayoi-period king or chieftain, suggesting a complex social structure.

Highlights from Reviews

• historical recreation

The park offers an excellent and authentic recreation of Yayoi period life, including buildings and burial sites.

• educational experience

It's a fascinating and educational place to learn about ancient Japanese history and the Yayoi period.

• family-friendly activities

The park is great for families, with kids' playgrounds, activity centers, and hands-on workshops.

• affordable entry

The entrance fee is considered cheap, especially given the size of the park and the activities offered.

• volunteer guides

Helpful volunteer guides, some English-speaking, enhance the experience with detailed historical explanations.

Featured in
Kyushu's Natural Wonders and Cultural Sites
@tokyoweekender
Kyushu's Natural Wonders and Cultural Sites
Fukuoka Castle Ruins, Ohori Park, Maizuru Park