Yoshinogari Ruins

Today is the last day of the so-called Golden Week, this year from April 29 to May 8 with four national holidays and two weekends.

During the Golden Week, I went to Yoshinogari Ruins, an archaeological site in Saga Prefecture. It is now a national park which showcases how people dwelled in the Yayoi period, about 300 B.C. to 300 A.D. For more information visit the official site.

I climbed one of the watchtowers, overlooking other buildings and surrounding fields. It was so sunny and hot that I felt comfortable with cool winds at the top. I expected crowds but the park was large enough where visitors kept social distancing. 

On May 3, Constitution Memorial Day, and May 4, Green Day,  visitors could enter the park free of charge. So, I didn't have to pay for parking either.

On that day, there were some performances on the stage, including gospel singing. Also, various food stalls were there, selling takoyaki, chicken kebab sandwiches, curry and rice, steamed dumplings and more.

Many rested in their tents or under the trees, enjoying food and the performances while kids were playing around.  

I bought a jar of honey made in the park as a souvenir, imagining people in the Yayoi period would have enjoyed it, too.

    I hope you have enjoyed your Golden Week:)