Nishijin and Momochi Bulwarks Against Mongol Invasion (ruin)
[See]
Around Seaside Momochi(Sawara-ku)

Summary

Nishijin and Momochi Bulwarks Against Mongol Invasion

The bulwark ruin of Nishijin & Momochi area used to be the center of 20 kilometers of bulwark. In 1274 at the time of Bun-ei invasion, Mongolian army landed in Momochi area and the surrounding areas including Sohara, Torikai and Akasaka were turned into battlefields. The bulwark was built after the battle. Dry stones appeared when the ruin was uncovered in 1920. A full-scale investigation was carried out in 1969. It is designated as a national historic site.

Address Nishijin 7-chome, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
Access By Subway: get off at Nishijin station (10min. walk).
By Bus: take Nishitetsu bus (no.1) and get off at Borui-mae stop (5min. walk).
TEL -
FAX -
Fares -
Credit Card Availability -
Closing Days -
Open Hours -
MAP CODE 13282619*45
Neighboring spot