Japan Midokoro / Fukuoka Prefecture / Nishi-ku / Genkō Bōrui
Nishi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture · Historic Site
Genkō Bōrui
- Nearest stationShimoyamato Station 0.4 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
The Genkō Bōrui (元寇防塁) was a defensive stone wall, 20 kilometres (12 mi) long, constructed along Hakata Bay in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan in preparation for an attack by Mongol forces of the Yuan dynasty after the first attack of 1274. The second attack of 1281 was thwarted by a typhoon, or kamikaze, and the Mongols were forced to withdraw.
From the Wikipedia article “Genkō Bōrui” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Genkō Bōrui. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nishi-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Shimoyamato Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Genkō Bōrui?
- Shimoyamato Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Genkō Bōrui a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Pegmatite dikes of Nagatare: さかおり (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nokata Site: Muyo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Isa Family Residence, main building: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0), Isa Family Residence: Hirho (CC BY-SA 4.0), Fukuoka City Museum: Nkmr844 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Seinan Gakuin University Museum: Muyo at Japanese Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
