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Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site · 三内丸山遺跡
Learn about Jomon life through pottery, clay figures and reconstructions. After indoor exhibits, walk outdoor remains of living spaces.
Start indoors in rain; adjust outdoor walking to weather.
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Visitor information at a glance
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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Ordinary admission costs JPY 500, or JPY 250 for university students and similar categories. High school pupils and younger enter free. Special exhibitions cost extra.
Opening hours and closed days
The site opens from 09:00 to 17:00, with extended closing at 18:00 during Golden Week and June–September. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. It closes on fourth Mondays or the next day for public holidays, 30 December–1 January and collection-management days.
What can I see at Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site?
From exhibits to ruins
Explore Jomon life through pottery, figures and reconstructions. Starting indoors before the outdoor site connects exhibits with the remains.
How to get to Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Board at west stop 2 to Sannai-Maruyama Iseki-mae · 三内丸山遺跡前. Adult fare JPY 300 per ride; walk about one minute to the site. From the roundabout, find Jomon Jiyukan’s tickets/entry. Choose the post-visit bus before departing.
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Before you visit
Choose the return bus
Nebutan-go serves the site from Aomori. Choose the return allowing indoor and outdoor viewing time.
Questions about Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site
Can I visit Sannai-Maruyama in rain?
See pottery, clay figures and reconstructions of daily life indoors. If you also visit the outdoor ruins, adjust your walk for rain or wind.
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- Prefectural transport walking guidance ·
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