Experience Yayoi Life by Seeing and Touching at Takatsuki City
An exhibition to experience Yayoi period life will be held at Ama Ruins Park in Takatsuki City.
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Ama Ruins is a moated settlement site from the Yayoi period. It is known as one of the earliest places in the Kinki region where rice cultivation began, as paddy field remains from the early Yayoi period (approximately 2500 years ago), considered among the oldest in Kinki, were discovered here in Reiwa 5 (2015).
This special exhibition introduces the lifestyle of the Yayoi period in an easy-to-understand manner, with the theme of "clothing, food, and shelter." At the venue, there will be a corner where visitors can wear "Kanto-i" (a type of ancient garment), hold bows and arrows or wooden farming tools, and take commemorative photos. There will also be a space where visitors can touch fire-starting tools. The exhibition is designed for visitors to experience Yayoi life by actually touching the tools. In addition, replicas of pottery and stone tools used for cooking and other purposes will be displayed and can be handled. A weaving experience will also be offered, allowing participants to experience a part of the process of weaving cloth using thread, thus touching upon the difficulties of manual labor in ancient times. Furthermore, to make it easy for elementary school students to understand, panel displays illustrating the differences in life during the Paleolithic, Jomon, and Yayoi periods will be available, allowing visitors to learn about the flow of prehistory. Please come and enjoy this exhibition at Ama Ruins Park in spring, where you can see, touch, and experience!
【Event Information】
Date & Time: April 3 (Friday) to April 5 (Sunday), Reiwa 8 (2026), from 10:00 to 17:00
Location: Ama Ruins Park Center (Multipurpose Room)
Content: Photo corner, weaving experience, replica display, panel display, etc.
Admission Fee: Free
【Fire-Starting Experience】
Date & Time: April 4 (Saturday) and April 5 (Sunday), Reiwa 8 (2026), from 11:00 to 12:00
Location: Lawn area east of Michi Plaza
Capacity: 10 people on a first-come, first-served basis
Participation Fee: 100 yen
【Gourd Lamp Making Experience】
Date & Time: April 4 (Saturday) and April 5 (Sunday), Reiwa 8 (2026), from 13:30 to 15:00
Location: Craft and Cooking Room A
Capacity: 6 people on a first-come, first-served basis
Participation Fee: 500 yen
【Access to Ama Ruins Park】
Address: 12-3 Hatchonawate-cho, Takatsuki City
Approximately 13 minutes on foot from JR 'Takatsuki Station', approximately 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu 'Takatsuki-shi Station'
*Please use public transportation.
【Related Website】
Ama Ruins Park Website
https://www.seibu-la.co.jp/park/ama-sitepark/
【Contact】
Ama Ruins Park Partners
Phone: 072-648-4725
FAQ
What is the Ama Ruins Park known for?
Ama Ruins Park is known for being a moated settlement site from the Yayoi period. It is recognized as one of the earliest locations in the Kinki region for rice cultivation, with the discovery of ancient paddy field remains dating back to the early Yayoi period.
What is the main theme of the exhibition?
The main theme of the exhibition is the "clothing, food, and shelter" of the Yayoi period, aiming to introduce the lifestyle of that era in an easy-to-understand manner.
What kind of hands-on activities are available?
Visitors can experience wearing ancient garments ('Kanto-i'), hold replica tools like bows and arrows or farming implements for photos, touch fire-starting tools, participate in a weaving experience, and handle replicas of pottery and stone tools.
Are there any special workshops or experiences with fees?
Yes, there is a fire-starting experience (100 yen) and a gourd lamp making experience (500 yen). Both have limited capacity and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
How can I get to Ama Ruins Park?
Ama Ruins Park is located at 12-3 Hatchonawate-cho, Takatsuki City. It is about a 13-minute walk from JR 'Takatsuki Station' and about a 10-minute walk from Hankyu 'Takatsuki-shi Station'. Public transportation is recommended.
Is there an admission fee for the exhibition?
No, admission to the main exhibition is free.