Exhibition Map
Welcome to the Hometown of Obsidian
This museum traces the 30,000-year history of Takayama, the source of obsidian.
It features a real mining pit from an ancient obsidian quarry, which has been relocated for display.
Obsidian Gallery
A space to admire the sparkling beauty of obsidian.
黒耀石のギャラリー
キラキラと耀く黒耀石の美しさを
お楽しみください。
Stone Tool Production and Distribution
In an era before the discovery of metal, how did people acquire the tools they needed for survival?
This exhibition introduces various tools and how they were made.
– Palaeolithic Era –
Learn about the Takayama and Otokogura archaeological sites, located at the foot of the obsidian source, which provide insight into the production and distribution of stone tools.
〜 旧石器時代〜
原産地の麓に広がる鷹山遺跡群・男女倉遺跡群。
ここから見つかった石器から石器づくりと流通の
仕組みを紹介します。
– Jomon Perio –
This exhibit showcases Jomon period obsidian mines that remain at Hoshikuso Pass, as well as the stone tool production that took place in the nearby village.
History of Obsidian Culture Research
This exhibit traces the history of obsidian culture research at the Otokogura and Takayama archaeological sites, which began with their discovery in 1955. It also highlights the contributions of Shinobu Kodama, a pioneer in this research.
History of Obsidian Culture Research
This exhibit traces the history of obsidian culture research at the Otokogura and Takayama archaeological sites, which began with their discovery in 1955. It also highlights the contributions of Shinobu Kodama, a pioneer in this research.