Asakura

February 11, 2021

Amazing landscapes you can only see in Asakura

Blessed by the abundance of water, Asakura is a city very committed to ecology and the protection of nature. This is why his natural landscapes are so pure and his inventions for the use of water blend into the landscape.

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January 24, 2021

Samurai Heritage in Asakura

Although only ruins of Akizuki Castle remain, including the main gate, Kuromon, another gate and some stairs, all the atmosphere of the town, its traditional style and the abundance of small picturesque paths recall its history.

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November 27, 2020

Water Culture of Asakura

Asakura is a city blessed by water and has a deep culture developed around it. Once arrived, you will immediately feel your energy renewed. More than half of the city is covered by dense forest and mountains. It’s not a…

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Culture

October 9, 2020

Asakura, once the Japanese Capital

Many people know about Asakura's abundance of nature, onsen culture and friendly local people. What most people don't know is that Asakura was once the capital of Japan. (more…)

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October 4, 2020

Yamada Weir: Asakura’s Innovative Irrigation System

The Yamada Weir has a long and interesting history dating back to 1663. It was first built during the Edo period on the right side of the Chikugo river to save the farmlands from drought. Construction of the Yamada Weir…

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October 4, 2020

Amagi Park

Asakura's beautiful Amagi Park (甘木公園), is just a 25 minute walk from Amagi Station. Known by locals as Maruyama-koen, the park encompasses a total of 31.7 hectares and is a popular place for all to enjoy the sunshine and get…

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Events Culture

September 25, 2020

A Short voyage into Amagi Batabata Market

Batabata Ichi (バタバタ市) is Asakura's first open market of the new year. It is held each year on January 4th- 5th at Ancho-Ji Temple (甘木安長寺).

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September 19, 2020

Asakura Water Wheels

The seven water wheels of Asakura have been in operation since they were completed in 1789. Built in the Edo period by local farmers, the wheels continue today to provide irrigated water to the surrounding 35 hectares of rice fields.…

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Culture

September 13, 2020

Akizuki, the “Little Kyoto” of Chikuzen

Akizuki is a charming historical town located in Asakura, Fukuoka prefecture. Popular for cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall, Akizuki is a town where you can immerse yourself in both nature and history. Because of its mossy…

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Amazing landscapes you can only see in Asakura

Samurai Heritage in Asakura

Water Culture of Asakura

Asakura, once the Japanese Capital

Yamada Weir: Asakura’s Innovative Irrigation System

Amagi Park

A Short voyage into Amagi Batabata Market

Asakura Water Wheels

Akizuki, the “Little Kyoto” of Chikuzen

Asakura Tourism Association

Asakura Tourism Association