ITINERARIES
1 Day in Toho Village
Exploring the mountain home of the 350-year-old tradition of Koishiwarayaki pottery.
Toho Village is nestled among 1000 meter high mountains, an idyllic setting for discovering how people live hamoniously among nature in rural Japan. Small farms exist along clear, spring-fed rivers and rice paddies grow strong and green in the spring before turning brilliant gold near the fall harvest. Here is the birthplace of Koishiwarayaki, a traditional pottery beloved in Japan, made here for over three centuries. Explore the origins of this popular Japanese handicraft while enjoying the peaceful natural beauty of the Japanese "satoyama" countryside.
DAY1
10:30
Pottery Experience at Koishiwarayaki Ceramics Museum
Koishiwarayaki pottery has been produced in the Koishiwara area of Toho Village for over 350 years. Koishiwarayaki is very popular in Japan for its timeless qualities: simple and warm designs that are both traditional and modern in style. Visit the Koishiwarayaki Ceramics Museum to discover some of the traditions finest examples and experience making your own Koishiwarayaki pottery!
Japanese support only.
If you have any problems, please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for free multilingual support calls.
< TRAVEL SUPPORT Kyushu/Yamaguchi CALL CENTER >TEL:+81-92-687-6639
730-9 Koishiwara, Toho Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture
12:30
Stroll around Koishiwara
There are still about 50 kilns in the area today which you can visit while strolling through the idyllic Japanese landscape of the Koishiwara district.
12:40
Lunch at Kaiseki Teuchi-Soba Kyoya
This soba shop is located in a renovated old inn. The soba (buckwheat noodles) that are made fresh everyday using spring water from Toho village and the owner's carefully selected buckwheat flour are exceptionally delicious! There are several different ways to have your soba:original soba, sansai soba (with mountain vegetables), and jidori soba (with local chicken). Try the shop's original style, served with 10 types of vegetables.
Reservations are not accepted.
Holidays: Monday / Tuesday
Japanese support only.
If you have any problems, please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for free multilingual support calls.
< TRAVEL SUPPORT Kyushu/Yamaguchi CALL CENTER >TEL:+81-92-687-6639
589 Koishiwara, Toho Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture
14:00
Stay at AcquaCreta Koishiwara
Located in Toho Village, a very small village in Fukuoka Prefecture, this unique facility was renovated from an old elementary school and still retains a nostalgic atmosphere while serving as a location providing a hotel, restaurant, and campsite facilities. The hotel rooms are spacious with fine modern furnishings. Enjoy your meals at "Fe-Ario", the on-site restaurant offering creative local cuisine served in the famous local ceramics, Koishiwarayaki and Takatori-yaki. Enjoy the authentic landscape of rural Japan, surrounded by pristine nature.
Japanese support only.
If you have any problems, please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for free multilingual support calls.
< TRAVEL SUPPORT Kyushu/Yamaguchi CALL CENTER >TEL:+81-92-687-6639
868-1 Koishiwara, Toho Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture
Villa Antage
Another option for accomodation is to rent a 132-year-old villa overlooking 400 terraced rice paddies. You'll have the entire villa to yourself to enjoy the views of this iconic Japanese landscape and country-style cuisine served in a classic modern atmosphere.
Holidays: Before & after New Years Day
Reservation available: 3 months in advance
Japanese support only.
If you have any problems, please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for free multilingual support calls.
< TRAVEL SUPPORT Kyushu/Yamaguchi CALL CENTER >TEL:+81 (0)92-687-6639
5430 Hoshuyama,Toho Village, Asakura County, Fukuoka Prefecture
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