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Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site

Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site · 三内丸山遺跡

Explore Jomon life through pottery, clay figures and reconstructed daily-life exhibits. Continue outdoors to see the former living spaces.

Start indoors on rainy days and adjust outdoor walking to weather.

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Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
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Visitor information

Address

青森市大字三内字丸山305

305 Maruyama, Sannai, Aomori City, Aomori 038-0031, Japan

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Admission

General admission ¥500; university students and equivalent ¥250; high school age and younger free. Special exhibitions have separate fees.

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Opening hours

09:00–17:00, extended to 18:00 during Golden Week and June–September. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on the fourth Monday each month, or the next day for public holidays, 30 December–1 January and scheduled maintenance days.

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What to see at Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site

From exhibits to ruins

Pottery, clay figures and reconstructed-life displays introduce Jomon daily life. Visit indoors first, then walk the site to connect exhibits with the ruins.

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How to get to Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site

Board at west-side stop 2 and get off at 三内丸山遺跡前. Adult ¥300 per ride. Walk roughly one minute from the stop; go from the roundabout to Jomon Jiyukan’s ticket/entry area. Check your post-visit bus before leaving.

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Visiting tips

Choose your return bus

Use Nebutan-go from Aomori Station. Choose your return bus with enough time for indoor exhibits and outdoor ruins.

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Questions about Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site

Can I visit Sannai-Maruyama in rain?

View pottery, clay figures and reconstructed life indoors. Adjust outdoor walking to rain and wind if adding the ruins.

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