historic ruins (remains, relics)Omori, Kamata
Omori Shell Mound Site Garden（Omori shell mound garden)
cherry blossom viewingleisuretaking one’s children along (to an event, into a new marriage, etc.)
Omori Shell Mound, excavated by Dr. Edward Morse in 1877, is called the “Cradle of Japanese Archaeology” because it was the first academic excavation of its kind in Japan. Subsequent excavations have revealed a large number of dwelling sites, earthenware, ornaments, fish and animal bones, and other artifacts. The site was opened as a garden in 1985. With a bronze statue of Morse, specimens of shellfish beds, and a mist, it has become a place of recreation and relaxation for the residents of the district. The Shinagawa History Museum, a 5-minute walk from the garden, is also recommended as visitors can enjoy exhibits of excavated materials.
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| address (e.g. of house) | 6-21-6 Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access | 5 minutes from JR Omori Station |
| phone | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | 9:00-17:00 (July-August – 18:00, November-February – 16:00) |
| regular closing day | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
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| Founding and opening of business | 1985 (1985) |
