Umenoki Ruins

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A 5,000-year-old Jomon period settlement site in Hokuto City. As a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage, the restored pit dwellings offer a glimpse into ancient life in harmony with nature. With Yatsugatake in the background, it’s a serene place to feel the thousands of years of human history.

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Umenoki Ruins

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6315 Asao, Akenomachi, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Website
https://hokuto-maibun.com/?page_id=10
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