Asakura travel guide
Asakura Triple Water Wheel
Located in the south-central part of Fukuoka Prefecture, Asakura is a thriving
agricultural city nestled within the lush Chikugo Plains. The area is blessed
with rich nature, a wealth of historical heritage, and an onsen (hot spring)
resort along the Chikugo River—one of Kyushu’s major waterways.
The modern city of Asakura was established on March 20, 2006, through
the merger of the former town of Asakura, the city of Amagi, and the town
of Haki.
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Akizuki is a historic castle town located in the northern part of Asakura. Here, you can enjoy a beautiful harmony between the peaceful countryside and traditional castle town scenery, transporting you back 400 years in time. |
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This tranquil onsen resort is located near Fukuoka City, right on the banks of the Chikugo River. The high-quality hot spring features mildly alkaline, sulfur-rich water that gently removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin beautifully smooth and radiant. |
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Asakura is the only area in Japan that still uses traditional water wheels for agricultural irrigation. This innovative system, featuring the famous Triple Water Wheels, was completed in 1760. Water flows from the Yamada Weir on the Chikugo River through a canal to the Triple Water Wheels, which then efficiently distribute it to the surrounding rice fields. |
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Yamada Weir is the only inclined, stone-faced weir of its kind in Japan. This unique irrigation structure is engineered so that water flows from the weir, through a canal, and past the Triple Water Wheels directly into the rice fields. Large and small stones are meticulously stacked diagonally against the river’s flow, beautifully directing the water into the irrigation canal. |
Fujii Apiary
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Established in Asakura in 1909, this historic apiary harvests its honey while traveling with bees all the way from Kagoshima to Hokkaido. They offer delicious, high-quality Japanese milk vetch (renge) and acacia honeys, both of which boast a deep and refined flavor. |
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Toho is a charming, small village with a population of about 2,000, consisting of two distinct districts: the Hoshuyama district, a lush mountain area blessed with rich nature, and the Koishiwara district, home to a traditional pottery industry that represents Kyushu. |
Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum
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The main exhibit room displays a few letters and other items of kamikaze pilots who died in battle. One case has photos of about 50 kamikaze pilots from Tachiarai Air Base and includes the following information on each pilot: name, unit, plane used, date of death, and air base of final sortie. |
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During the harvest season, northern Kyushu boasts many beautiful areas filled with fruit orchards. Fukuoka is one of the leading fruit-producing prefectures in all of Japan, with its production primarily concentrated in the southern Chikugo region, including fruit hot-spots like Ukiha, Asakura, and Tanushimaru. |
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