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Located beside a convenient roadside station, the site introduces visitors to Hokkaido’s geothermal environment and local food culture. You can watch the geyser rise dramatically, enjoy the fresh sea air, and browse regional products connected to Shikabe’s fishing and hot spring traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9i7wrm\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfune Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e –\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ofune Site is an important archaeological site from the Jomon period, a prehistoric culture known for its settled communities and sophisticated craftsmanship. Here, visitors can see the remains of large pit dwellings, showing that people lived in substantial semi-underground homes thousands of years ago. Surrounded by quiet nature, the site offers a powerful sense of ancient life in Hokkaido and helps explain the long cultural history of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cb896\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHakodate Jomon Culture Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e –\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Hakodate Jomon Culture Center is the best place to understand the spiritual and artistic world of the Jomon people. The museum displays excavated artifacts, pottery, tools, and clay figurines, including valuable objects designated as national treasures. Through well-presented exhibits, visitors gain insight into one of Japan’s most fascinating ancient cultures. The center is modern, informative, and especially rewarding for those interested in archaeology, history, and early human settlement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1orpz6m\" data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKakinoshima Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kakinoshima Site is one of the most significant Jomon archaeological sites in northern Japan and part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing of Jomon prehistoric sites. It preserves traces of long-term settlement, ritual activity, and burial practices, revealing the complexity of this ancient society. 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