The gold seal discovered here is believed to be the one granted by Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty to a Japanese envoy in 57 AD.
The original gold seal, made of pure gold with a snake-shaped handle, is currently housed in the Fukuoka City Museum.
The discovery was made by a local farmer while clearing an irrigation ditch, leading to the identification of the location as the legendary 'Nakoku' kingdom.
The park serves as a pilgrimage point for students of Japanese history due to the seal's status as the oldest written record of Japan's existence.
The monument at the site was erected to commemorate the centennial of the seal's discovery.
Gold Stamp Park, known locally as Kin-in Koen, is situated on Shikanoshima Island in Fukuoka, historically significant as the site where the King of Na gold seal was discovered in 1784. The park features a commemorative monument marking the find, which dates back to the Han Dynasty and is designated as a National Treasure of Japan. The grounds offer panoramic views of Hakata Bay and the surrounding coastal geography. It serves as an outdoor historical site integrated into the natural landscape of the island. The park is maintained as a public green space providing access to the coastline.
The commemorative monument with the coastline and ocean horizon in the background.
Bring binoculars to better observe the ships passing through the narrow channel between Shikanoshima and the mainland.
Visit during low tide to explore the exposed rocky shoreline adjacent to the park area.
Do not attempt to collect stones or shells from the protected coastal environment.
