Sanbe Jomon Forest Museum

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An amazing facility where a giant forest buried by a volcanic eruption about 4,000 years ago is exhibited in its original form. The huge cedar trees designated as a National Natural Monument transport visitors back to the world of thousands of years ago. This mystical time capsule is a globally valuable heritage where you can feel the pulse of the Earth firsthand. It is a spiritual nature spot that should be visited by everyone who wants to be moved by the drama of great nature and natural history.

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Sanbe Azukihara Buried Forest

Sanbe Azukihara Buried Forest

Shimane Prefectural Tourism Federation

Sanbe Jomon Forest Museum

Address
58-2 Tane-ro, Sanbe-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane
Website
http://www.nature-sanbe.jp/azukihara/
Operator
Sanbe Azukihara Buried Forest Museum

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