Wakasa

Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum

A Museum to the Ancient Past, Built inside a Grassy Hill

The Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum teaches visitors about the lifestyle and culture of the prehistoric Jomon period (10,000–300 BCE). Hands-on experiences offer the chance to learn about ancient life, including starting fires or making decorative items out of stone or clay.

KEY INFORMATION

Address

122-12-1 Torihama, Wakasa-town, Mikatakaminaka-county

Hours

9:00 to 17:00 (Admission is until 16:30.)

Closed

Closed day: every Tuesday (or the following day if Tuesday is a national holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays *The museum may also be closed temporarily due to fumigation work.

Fees

¥500 (adults above college age), ¥200 (elementary, middle, and high school students), free (Persons with a disability certificate, infants (under elementary school age))

Website

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