Osaka Magatama and Bronze Mirror Craft Ancient Site Tour

Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Duration2h
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

-Create Ancient Crafts, make Magatama and Bronze Mirror replicas, symbols of power in the Yayoi era.
-Experience Yayoi-Period History, learn about life and culture from over 2,000 years ago.
-View Authentic Artifacts, see animal figures, tools, and other items excavated from the ancient site.
-Explore Archaeological Remains, observe real ground layers and pillar foundations from the Yayoi period.

What's included

  • Guide fee
  • Admission fee
  • Magatama and Bronze Mirror craft experience fee
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

Schedule

Meeting: Ikegami-Sone Yayoi Learning Center

・Viewing of the large pillar structure and the large hollowed-out well (15 minutes)
You can see valuable exhibits such as the pillars of a large building from the middle Yayoi period and a large hollowed-out well excavated from the Ikegami-Sone Ancient Site.

・Magatama (jade bead) polishing experience (45 minutes)
Polish a jade Magatama. Real jade that has been pre-shaped into a Magatama form is provided. It starts rough and matte, and becomes glossy by sanding and polishing.

・Bronze Mirror casting experience (45 minutes)
Pour a low-melting-point alloy into a mold. Then polish with sandpaper and polishing compound to create a beautiful mirror surface.

・Viewing of excavated artifacts and ecosystem displays from the Yayoi period (15 minutes)

End of the tour at Ikegami-Sone Yayoi Learning Center

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

【Ikegami-Sone Yayoi Learning Center】
Address: 2-12-45 Chiharacho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka 595-0004
Access: 11 minutes on foot from Shinden Station (JR Hanwa Line)

End point

【Ikegami-Sone Yayoi Learning Center】
Address: 2-12-45 Chiharacho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka 595-0004
Access: 11 minutes on foot from Shinden Station (JR Hanwa Line)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We kindly ask that you arrive on time.

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