Travel through time in Wakasa! Discovering the Jomon culture of Neolithic

Fukui might be known as the Dinosaur Kingdom of Japan, but that doesn’t mean that history stopped at the cretaceous period!

In this video we invite you along a time travel journey through Wakasa, in the southern part of the prefecture. Discover fascinating sites that will make you travel through 70 000 years' worth of Japanese history!

Jomon, Kofun, Nara and Heian period: have a quick overview of these fascinating ancient eras and see where you can learn all about them in Fukui, a gem off the beaten path!

In this video, we visited the Wakasa Mikata Jomon Museum, where visitors can discover all about the culture of Neolithic Japan, and enjoy some hands-on experiences!

See more on the following page: https://www.fuku-e.com/en/attractions...

For more information about the Wakasa area and its many wonders, check out the Wakasa-Mikatagoko Tourism Association’s website: https://www.wakasa-mikatagoko.jp/en/

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