The Sakitari cave site in the valley of Gangara where the world's oldest fishing hooks and shell beads from 23,000 years ago were discovered from the strata of 23,000 years ago. Based on the geographical characteristics of Okinawa Prefecture, where many fossils of Paleolithic period, including Minatogawa, have been discovered, continuous excavation of the Sakitari-dong site in Nanjo City with the aim of further discovery, led by the Okinawa Prefectural Museum of Art.
This year, we conducted an excavation survey from mid-November.
At the same time, an excavation survey tour will be held for the general public on November 29 (Sat).
[Excavation tour of the Sakitari cave archeological site]
■Date and time: Held twice on November 29, 2025 (Sat)
The first time: 17:00 Second time: 17:30 (about 30 minutes each time)
※If public transportation is suspended due to bad weather, it will be canceled.
■Location: Site of Sakitari-dong, Nanjo City (Taniuchi, Gangara)
■Capacity: 60 people each time
■Method of participation: First-come, first-served basis (numbered ticket distribution, advance application not required)
・Numbered tickets will be distributed at the reception near the "Gangara Valley" parking lot.
・Numbered tickets will be distributed from 16:30.
・We will give you one numbered ticket per person.
・Please note that the distribution of numbered tickets will end as soon as the capacity is reached.
■Participation fee: Free
■Parking lot Please use the "Gangara Valley" parking lot.
■Contact Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum TEL098-941-8200
Nanto Co., Ltd. (Okinawa World) TEL098-949-7421
You can also check the official website of the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum, including the outline of the event.
About holding a site tour of the excavation site of the Sakitari cave site | Notice | Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (Okimyu)
At the tour, specialized researchers will explain the latest survey results in an easy-to-understand manner in front of the excavation site and excavated relics.
Various impressions have been received from everyone who participated in the tour.
■Voice of participants (excerpt from questionnaire)
・Yaese-cho / 70s "I was satisfied to see the actual fishing needle. It is GOOD that the condition of the stratum was displayed on the camera monitor. It was easy to understand."
・Naha City / teens "I was interested in Minatogawa people, so I was happy to have such an opportunity. It was fun to hear from various curators."
・Naha City / 40s "I came to Sakitari-dong for the first time, but it had an impact. I would like to participate next time. I would like to see a tour of the valley of Gangala."
This is a valuable opportunity to feel the atmosphere of the excavation site and the voices of researchers up close.
We look forward to your participation.
