Place names・Hakata
Shikanoshima IslandShikanoshima
Also known as: 志賀島
An island in the northern part of Hakata Bay, connected to the Fukuoka mainland by the Uminonakamichi sand spit rather than by a bridge. Shikanoshima is the traditional site of the discovery of the gold seal 'Kan no Wa no Na no Kokuo' (meaning: King of the Na state of Wa), now a National Treasure. The island is also known for fresh seafood restaurants and scenic views of the bay.
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