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Fukuoka, A Center of Diplomacy in Ancient Times
In ancient times, "Korokan" were built in three places as centers of diplomacy and overseas trade: Heiankyo (Kyoto), Naniwa (Osaka) and Tsukushi (Fukuoka). From the latter 7th century to the 11th century, Korokan were facilities for accepting missions and traders from the Tang Dynasty and Silla.
Among the various articles that have been excavated from the Korokan in Fukuoka are large numbers of ceramics and porcelain items from what are now Hebei, Zhejiang and Hunan provinces in China, ceramics from Silla and Goguryeo in Korea, as well as Islamic ceramics and Persian glass from western Asia. Visitors will experience Fukuoka as the starting point of international interaction.
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Korokan Historical Museum
In addition to displaying artifacts, Korokan Historical Museum has built a covering roof over Korokan’s historic ruins to allow the public to see what the remains, including cornerstones, looked like at the time of their discovery.
Location: 1 Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi
PH: 092-721-0282 (Korokan Historical Museum)
Website: Fukuoka City Guide “YOKA NAVI”
https://yokanavi.com/en/spot/27133/
Closed: Dec 29 to Jan 3
Admission: Free
Transportation: 7 min walk from Subway “Akasaka” Station
7 min walk from “Heiwadai Korokan-mae” or “Akasaka 3-chome” bus stop
Parking: Available