Tohoku · Aomori City
Move between archaeological evidence and reconstructed space.
This Jomon settlement site combines excavated remains, museum displays and reconstructed buildings. Start with the interpretation so that the outdoor structures become a way to think about past lives, rather than scenery alone.
- Ordinary hours
- 09:00–17:00
- June–September / Golden Week
- 09:00–18:00
- Last entry
- 30 minutes before closing
- Admission
- Adult ¥500
- Closed
- Fourth Monday with exceptions; 30 Dec–1 Jan
- Suggested time
- 1½–2 hours
Distinguish remains from reconstruction
The standing timber structures help visitors imagine scale, but they are modern reconstructions informed by archaeological work. Use the museum to connect the visible buildings with excavated objects and evidence. Give the open-air area time rather than making one tower photograph the entire visit.
Pair archaeology with art
Aomori Museum of Art is roughly a ten-minute walk away in ordinary conditions. Check both calendars and allow more time in winter. The site also has administrative closure days and separate special-exhibition fees; a longer guided or hands-on programme needs additional planning.
Location & access
Sannai-Maruyama Site
305 Maruyama, Sannai, Aomori
Neighbourhood
Tohoku · Aomori City
Use the current bus service from Aomori or Shin-Aomori to Sannai-Maruyama Iseki. The site is near Aomori Museum of Art, outside the station-centre walking area.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Site — current fees and calendar
- Site — visitor facilities and address
- World Heritage Jomon sites — context and neighbouring museum
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.