Asakura Triple Water Wheel
This Tourist information is created by Japan KYUSHU Tourist for enjoyment
of your travel. We are a Travel Agent in Fukuoka specializing in Kyushu.
When you have an idea or a plan for traveling in Kyushu, Japan, please contact
us by sending an Enquiry. Make an Enquiry
Asakura is the only area in Japan to use water wheels for irrigation. The irrigation system
used the Triple Water Wheel was completed in 1760. The water is supplied from Yamada
weir in Chikugo through the canal to the Triple Water Wheel. And then the water distributed
to each rice field by Triple Water Wheel.
 |
 |
 |
The water wheel currently operates between mid June and mid October, irrigating an area
of 35 hectares along with two other pumping water wheels (Mijima Double Water Wheel and
Hisashige Double Water Wheel).
|
Bank of Chikugo River |
Chikugo River |
Yamada Weir |
The Triple Water Wheel is a Municipally-Designated Tangible Folk Cultural Asset and
became a Government-Designated Historical Site in 1990.
|
Canal |
Rice field |
Rice field |
General information
| Address | Hishino, Asakura-city, Fukuoka-prefecture |
| Access |
50 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 45 minutes by a vehicle from Dazaifu-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Yanagawa-city 90 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
