Japan Midokoro / Fukuoka Prefecture / Chūō-ku / Kōrokan
Chūō-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture · Historic Site
Kōrokan
- Nearest stationAkasaka Station 0.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
- Year1995 (founded)
The kōrokan (鴻臚館) were guest houses for foreign ambassadors, traveling monks, and merchants that existed in Japan from the Asuka period to the end of the Heian period. These guest houses existed in Fukuoka, Osaka and Kyoto.
From the Wikipedia article “Kōrokan” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kōrokan. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Chūō-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Akasaka Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| Year | 1995 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 7 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kōrokan?
- Akasaka Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kōrokan a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
- When was Kōrokan founded?
- In 1995.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kōrokan Historical Museum: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0), third moat of Fukuoka Castle Site: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0), Second moat of Fukuoka Castle Site: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0), 1st Moat of Fukuoka Castle: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0), Fukuoka Castle: Pontafon (CC BY-SA 3.0), 4th Moat of Fukuoka Castle: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0)
