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Sannai-Maruyama Site

Sannai-Maruyama Site

UNESCO World Heritage

三内丸山遺跡

The Sannai-Maruyama Site in Aomori City is the remains of a large village from the Jomon period, about 3,900 to 2,200 BC. Excavation began in 1992 and found pit dwellings, large pillar buildings and many tools and clay figures. Visitors can walk among rebuilt houses and see real finds in the museum, Sanmaru Museum. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage property.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

Open 9:00–17:00.

Closed

Closed December 30 to January 1 and on the fourth Monday of each month (next day if a holiday).

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • Hours are extended to 18:00 during Golden Week and from June 1 to September 30.
  • The museum is wheelchair accessible, and free wheelchairs can be borrowed without reservation.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • The scheduled volunteer-guided tour of the site takes about 50 minutes and needs no reservation.
  • You may photograph the exhibited objects; permission is only needed if you want to publish the photos.
  • Paths are paved in most areas, but there are steps in front of some of the remains and structures.
  • Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
  • Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aomori and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Aomori

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:28
  2. Sunrise06:12
  3. Dhuhr11:23
  4. Asr14:06
  5. Maghrib16:29
  6. Isha18:02

Times are calculated for Aomori City. Times may differ elsewhere in Aomori.

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Places to pray near Sannai-Maruyama Site

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Sannai-Maruyama Site

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp