⑧弥勒寺官衙遺跡群

国指定史跡、弥勒寺官衙遺跡群（みろくじかんがいせきぐん）は、関市池尻の長良川畔を中心に広がる、古墳時代後期の方墳や古代の寺院・役所跡などが残る遺跡群です。

・池尻大塚古墳(方墳)

・祭祀遺跡の弥勒寺西遺跡

・弥勒寺跡(円空さんが廃寺になっていた弥勒寺を中興した)

・弥勒寺東遺跡(正倉院跡と郡庁院跡を含む)

などがあり、律令制下の地方官衙の営みの全てを考古学的に知ることができる、極めて稀な遺跡として注目されています。

The ruins of Mirokuji Local Goverment Offices, a designated national historic site, is a remarkable archaeological site located primarily along the Nagara River in Ikejiri, Seki City. It encompasses various remnants from the late Kofun period, including square-shaped burial mounds and the remains of ancient temples and administrative offices.

Key features of the site include:

・Ikejiri Otsuka Kofun (Square-shaped burial mound)

・Mirokuji Nishi Iseki (Remains of a ceremonial site)

・Mirokuji Site (Revived by the renowned sculptor Enku after its abandonment)

・Mirokuji Higashi Iseki (Includes the ruins of the Shoso-in and the local government office)

This exceptionally rare site allows visitors to gain archaeological insights into all aspects of the regional administrative activities under the Ritsuryo system. It has garnered significant attention for its historical significance.