The large Saitobaru Archaeological Museum displays excavated items such as Jōmon pottery, ancient swords, armour and haniwa (earthenware figures). Rent the English audioguide (¥400); signage is in Japanese. A hall nearby is built around an excavation site.
Saitobaru Archaeological Museum
Kyūshū
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