Kazuno Stone Circles, Akita, Japan
Stone circles in Japan are different to other stone circles found in other parts of the world. The design of the stone circles is what is most impressive. Their width is somewhat large, but their miniscule height means you should not bother visiting in winter as you will only see snow instead of the stone circles.
This of course is in comparison to the massive vertical stones placed at Stonehenge and other stone circle sites around the world. The two stone circles at this site are over 4,000 years old. Each circle has a central pillar with flat stones radiating from the center to form a large circle, forming a sundial pattern. Stones were carried from the nearby Akuya river a little more than 5 kilometers away to construct the ring. One stone circle, the Nonakado is 42 meters in diameter while its bigger sibling Manza is 48.
Epic Japan Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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