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View the Historic Triple Water Wheels Still Operating Since the Edo Period

About this spot

A facility where you can observe the Triple Water Wheels, built during the Edo period and still operating today more than 260 years later to pump irrigation water for rice paddies. The sight of large wooden water wheels slowly rotating while splashing water is impressive and has been designated as a National Historic Site as a valuable cultural property conveying the history of agricultural water management. Adjacent facilities offer local vegetables and processed products for purchase, with comfortable rest areas where you can cool off while enjoying the view. It's an ideal stop to feel the refreshing spray of water amid summer heat.

Fireworks details

Name: 甘木川花火大会

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) 19:40–

Venue: 小石原川甘木橋下流

Shells: approx. 4,000

小石原川の甘木橋下流を会場に、朝倉市の夏を彩る花火大会です。約4,000発の花火が田園風景に囲まれた夜空に次々と打ち上がり、川面にその光が映り込む美しい景色が広がります。地域に根づいたアットホームな雰囲気で、地元の家族連れが多く集まる温かな花火大会です。1日かけて城下町秋月や水車の歴史を巡った締めくくりに、家族で夜空を見上げましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日は朝倉市の公式発表で確認を。会場周辺の駐車場は台数が限られるため、早めの到着がおすすめです。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、しばらく余韻を楽しんでからの帰宅がスムーズです。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※WalkerPlus花火（2026年）の福岡県一覧で「甘木川花火大会」（8/22）に「屋台：あり」と記載（朝倉市公式ページには屋台記載なし）。. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: city.asakura.lg.jp

Tips

Approximately 15 minutes by car from Akizuki Castle Ruins. The water wheels actually operate mainly during the summer water intake period. Water splashing may occur, so having a change of clothes is recommended. The next stop, Michi-no-Eki Harazuru, is about 10 minutes away by car.