After Saga, the next stop was Fukuoka.
Hakata Bay was the landing site of the Mongolian invasions into Japan during the 13th century. The walls built along the bay to guard against the Mongols are still visible today, although part of Hakata Bay has been reclaimed since and these walls are thus no longer by the sea. Still, a portion of the wall in Hakata has been left as a historic site for all to see and remember.
We also visited a small museum that housed artifacts from the Mongolian invasion, such as this set of armour worn by the Mongols in the picture below.
Fukuoka is also the location of Dazaifu (大宰府), which was the administrative centre of Kyushu in ancient times. Besides being the local centre of government for Kyushu, given its location close to mainland Asia, it was also an important location for the defence of Japan as well as foreign relations with China and Korea. The remains of the administrative buildings can still be seen today, preserved as a park.
We also managed to squeeze in a visit to the Kyushu National Museum, which happened to have an exhibition on the Khitans, as well as the usual exhibits showcasing the history of Japan.
Hakata Bay was the landing site of the Mongolian invasions into Japan during the 13th century. The walls built along the bay to guard against the Mongols are still visible today, although part of Hakata Bay has been reclaimed since and these walls are thus no longer by the sea. Still, a portion of the wall in Hakata has been left as a historic site for all to see and remember.
We also visited a small museum that housed artifacts from the Mongolian invasion, such as this set of armour worn by the Mongols in the picture below.
Fukuoka is also the location of Dazaifu (大宰府), which was the administrative centre of Kyushu in ancient times. Besides being the local centre of government for Kyushu, given its location close to mainland Asia, it was also an important location for the defence of Japan as well as foreign relations with China and Korea. The remains of the administrative buildings can still be seen today, preserved as a park.
We also managed to squeeze in a visit to the Kyushu National Museum, which happened to have an exhibition on the Khitans, as well as the usual exhibits showcasing the history of Japan.
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