Imazu Genkoborui Bulwark
Imazu Genkoborui Bulwark
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Aug 2017 • Family
This area probably has the longest excavated visible section of the Genko Wall which was built by the samurai between the 1274 and 1281 mongol invasions.It is not easily reached. The best method may be to take a Showa bus from Hakata and get off at Fukushimura Shisetsu-mae stop and a further 10 minutes walk. This will probably require some knowledge of Japanese.
Another method requires a combination of subway, train and walking/taxi. The subway may be taken as far as Meinohama, then a train to Imajuku. This trip should take approx. 30 minutes. Once at Imajuku, the best option may be to take a taxi to Genkoborui Imazu Area, as it the Genko wall is at least an hours walk along the coastline in a westerly direction.We traveled by car, which we found to be most convenient, so if you know a local this is probably a better plan.
This area is probably the most scenic of the Genko Wall excavations. After viewing the wall area and memorial stone, you can take a walk on the beach through the park. There are bathrooms and quite a few seated areas. On leaving the wall site, we decided to visit the mongol memorial, which is a 15 minute walk away. Walk in an easterly direction to Imazu Park. A school will be passed on the left, and a few small farms. At the end of the road, there is a a major intersection, with a steep flight of concrete steps opposite. Imazu Park will be on your left. Go across the road and climb the steps. At the top of the steps is a memorial to the mongol soldiers who died in the 1281 battle. To the left of the mongol memorial is a small but well maintained shrine. A small white torii gate marks the entrance to the shrine area.
There is a similar, but more impressive mongol memorial on Shinkanoshima Island, which is reached by ferry from Hakata pier. Another mongol memorial may be found at Sohara Park. To complete your Mongol history tour in Fukuoka, visit Higashi Park, which has the statue of Nishirin and the Mongol Invasion Museum (reservations required). The Genko wall may also be seen at the Seinan University (which probably has the best maintained section-although a very small area), and behind the university there is a shrine area and an excavated Genko wall where you can stand on the wall and take photos.
It is a difficult to reach area, but if you are interested in the history of the mongol invasions, this is a must see, and a beautiful place to relax.
Another method requires a combination of subway, train and walking/taxi. The subway may be taken as far as Meinohama, then a train to Imajuku. This trip should take approx. 30 minutes. Once at Imajuku, the best option may be to take a taxi to Genkoborui Imazu Area, as it the Genko wall is at least an hours walk along the coastline in a westerly direction.We traveled by car, which we found to be most convenient, so if you know a local this is probably a better plan.
This area is probably the most scenic of the Genko Wall excavations. After viewing the wall area and memorial stone, you can take a walk on the beach through the park. There are bathrooms and quite a few seated areas. On leaving the wall site, we decided to visit the mongol memorial, which is a 15 minute walk away. Walk in an easterly direction to Imazu Park. A school will be passed on the left, and a few small farms. At the end of the road, there is a a major intersection, with a steep flight of concrete steps opposite. Imazu Park will be on your left. Go across the road and climb the steps. At the top of the steps is a memorial to the mongol soldiers who died in the 1281 battle. To the left of the mongol memorial is a small but well maintained shrine. A small white torii gate marks the entrance to the shrine area.
There is a similar, but more impressive mongol memorial on Shinkanoshima Island, which is reached by ferry from Hakata pier. Another mongol memorial may be found at Sohara Park. To complete your Mongol history tour in Fukuoka, visit Higashi Park, which has the statue of Nishirin and the Mongol Invasion Museum (reservations required). The Genko wall may also be seen at the Seinan University (which probably has the best maintained section-although a very small area), and behind the university there is a shrine area and an excavated Genko wall where you can stand on the wall and take photos.
It is a difficult to reach area, but if you are interested in the history of the mongol invasions, this is a must see, and a beautiful place to relax.
Written September 28, 2017
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