Aomori Jomon Information Center JOMO JOMO
(Fourth floor of the JR Aomori Station East Exit Building)

Facility Overview

This facility provides information on the value, charm, and accessibility of the eight sites that comprise the World Heritage Site “Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan,” located in Aomori Prefecture.

1. JOMON Welcome Wall

An overview of the facility is presented through an animated video, and a chronological table is used to compare the Jomon Prehistoric Sites and other World Heritage Sites both in Japan and overseas.

2. JOMON Village Life

Dioramas of the four seasons and the lifestyle of the Jomon period, together with models of modern excavation work, are exhibited in this area. Visitors can also enjoy listening in on villager conversations using a tablet.

3. JOMON Library

This area has themed exhibitions on the Jomon Prehistoric Sites presented in display cases, as well as a book and magazine corner offering information on the sites, making it a location that can also be used as a meeting point.

4. JOMON Video Corner

In addition to videos that highlight the value and charm of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites, this corner also offers augmented reality content that lets visitors immerse themselves in the Jomon period alongside realistic animals.

5. JOMON Exciting Field

This area features a photo spot where visitors can take photos wearing Jomon attire, along with fun, hands-on activities for children such as a fishing game, a pottery puzzle, and a pottery/figurine memory game.

6. JOMON World Heritage Tree

This corner features artifacts and replicas that convey the charm of the eight sites that comprise the Heritage Sites in Aomori Prefecture.

7. JOMON Visit Navigation

Two large touch-panel monitors have been installed to allow visitors to search for transportation access, events, and other information related to each archaeological site.