“Nakoku?” A question hangs in the air. Kasuga City in Fukuoka is believed to be the heart of Nakoku. Nakoku is an ancient state famed for receiving a golden imperial seal from Emperor Guangwu of the Han dynasty. Here next to the Remains of Suguoka stands the Nakoku-no-oka Historical Museum also known as \u6625\u65e5\u5974\u56fd\u306e\u4e18\u6b74\u53f2\u8cc7\u6599\u9928.
Let’s step inside \u6625\u65e5\u5974\u56fd\u306e\u4e18\u6b74\u53f2\u8cc7\u6599\u9928. It sheds light on ancient history. The gallery displays diverse artifacts from the Yayoi period. See the copper alloy bowls and iron apparatuses. Other displays showcase folklore and agricultural life from the early Showa period.
The Remains of Suguoka are a designated National Historic Site. Here lies Nakoku-no-oka Historical Park. An indoor dome reveals the excavation process of a Yayoi-period coffin. This coffin is from one of the burials. The excavation was abandoned before completion.
\u6625\u65e5\u5974\u56fd\u306e\u4e18\u6b74\u53f2\u8cc7\u6599\u9928 features an archeological exhibit room. It shows artifacts from the Yayoi period. You can also see a folk-materials exhibit room. This room highlights farm life in the early Showa era.
Nakoku-no-oka Historical Park incorporates part of the Suguoka Okamoto Ruins. These ruins are a nationally designated historic site. The park features a dome. It displays the excavation of a Yayoi-period stone coffin tomb. Freely explore the dome. Discover the “King’s Tomb Upper Stone” that once covered the coffin in the Nakoku King’s Tomb.
\u6625\u65e5\u5974\u56fd\u306e\u4e18\u6b74\u53f2\u8cc7\u6599\u9928 is universally accessible. It offers disabled parking. You will also find a universally accessible restroom. Wheelchair rentals are available. Guide dogs are permitted.
The facility spans 4481 square meters. Floor size totals 2821 square meters. \u6625\u65e5\u5974\u56fd\u306e\u4e18\u6b74\u53f2\u8cc7\u6599\u9928 is open from 9 am to 5 pm. Entry is permitted until 4:30 pm. It is closed on the third Tuesday of each month. If a national holiday falls on that Tuesday it opens and closes the following day. It is also closed from December 28 to January 4. Admission is free. A car park with 25 spaces is available.
Before we move on did you know that you can experience making a magatama anytime during opening hours. It costs 50 yen per piece. Volunteer guides also offer explanations if you apply in advance. Nakoku’s story is a reminder that even small states can leave a lasting legacy.