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By putting your hands together at the historical Shikaumi Shrine and placing yourself in the sacred silence, bodily clutter is swept away, and you can feel pure energy filling your body. A magnificent spot where you can enjoy history&#8217;s depth and nature&#8217;s openness at the same time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shikanoshima Island, floating at the entrance of Hakata Bay in Fukuoka City, is a historic island where the gold seal &#8220;Kan no Wa no Na no Kokuo&#8221; appeared in ancient Japanese history textbooks. Surrounded by sea and green, this small island is a historic spot full of romance, while also being a natural resort easily accessible from Hakata. The drive and cycling course circling the island allows you to feel the beautiful blue sea and refreshing wind, making you forget the busy daily life. 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