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Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site · 三内丸山遺跡
At Sannai-Maruyama, pottery, clay figurines and displays recreating daily life show how Jomon people lived. After the indoor exhibition, walk through the outdoor site to explore their living spaces too.
In rain, start indoors and adjust outdoor walking time to the weather.
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Visitor information
Admission
General admission costs ¥500, or ¥250 for university students and other eligible categories; high school students and younger visitors enter free. Special exhibitions have separate fees.
Opening hours
Hours are 09:00–17:00, extended to 18:00 during Golden Week and June–September. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Closed the fourth Monday each month, or the next day if a public holiday, 30 December–1 January and designated maintenance days.
What to see at Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
From exhibitions to the outdoor site
Explore Jomon life through pottery, clay figurines and displays recreating daily life. Visit indoors first, then walk the outdoor site to connect what you have seen with the historic spaces.
How to get to Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Take Nebutan-go from stand 2 at Aomori Station’s West Exit and get off at Sannai-Maruyama Iseki-mae (三内丸山遺跡前). The adult fare is ¥300 per ride. The site is about one minute on foot from the stop. From the roundabout, go to Jomon Jiyukan’s ticket and entry area. Check your return bus before leaving too.
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Before you visit
Choose your return bus too
Nebutan-go serves the site from Aomori Station. Check your return bus alongside the outward journey, allowing time for indoor exhibitions and the outdoor site.
Questions about Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Can I visit Sannai-Maruyama in rain?
You can see pottery, clay figurines and daily-life displays indoors. If visiting the outdoor site too, adjust walking time to rain and wind.
Official sources
- Official sources ·
- Official sources ·
- Jomon site facility information ·
- Transport ·
- Nebutan-go operation and timetable ·
- Nebutan-go fares ·
- Prefectural transport agency walking directions ·
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