The Mongol Invasions of Hakata Bay

Why go

After the first attack, defenders built a stone barrier along Hakata Bay before the second invasion. The wall’s remains shift the story from distant military history to the coast in front of you. Storms played a part in both failed campaigns, but the shore defenses show how seriously the threat was taken on land.

Useful to know

• Seek out a preserved wall section if this history is your reason for going; the full barrier no longer stands.