2026 Toho Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in September)

“an.hour” ⁡ Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture A Hong Kong cafe nestled in the quiet area of Koishiwara. ⁡ The owner is a woman who relocated to Japan from Hong Kong. ⁡ I visited for the first time in a while, and the tables and decor had been updated ︎☺︎ ⁡ ✤ Ginger soup with glutinous rice balls Rice balls filled with sesame and peanut paste served in a warm ginger soup. ⁡ ✤ Hong Kong-style lemon tea Packed with thick slices of lemon that you muddle as you drink. ⁡ The lampshades are made from birdcages. They come in all sorts of shapes and are super cute! Koishiwara ware (local pottery) is also on display. ⁡ Thanks for the delicious treat! (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ · Please note that the menu and prices may be subject to change. ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ 【an.hour】 ⁡ · 729-3 Koishiwara, Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays Parking: Available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ an.hour ⁡ ⁡

'June Berry' Located in Higashiho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture, this café is nestled in a natural setting. The shop is filled with the warmth of wood, and you can enjoy views of the spacious garden from inside. There's even a room with a hammock where pets are welcome. ✤ Berry Waffle Rice flour waffles topped with strawberries from Ukiha 🍓 and blueberries from Kurume 🫐. A cute cookie 🐈⬛ sits atop the vanilla ice cream. ✤ Japanese Black Tea The pot and cup are both lovely ✨️. It was delicious♡ The café also keeps rescued cats, and while enjoying a leisurely chat and meal, the black cat Puru-chan came to visit 🐈⬛♡. ※ This is not a cat café. The Christmas rose in a Koishiwara-yaki ceramic dish was stunning ✨️. With the gentle owner, adorable cats, the warmth of wood, and the abundance of nature, this is a truly relaxing space. I had a wonderful time with my friend ☺︎. Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ※ Menu and prices may have changed. ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ 【June Berry】 ■ Address: 3964-1 Koishiwara Tsuzumi, Higashiho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ Hours: 11:00–17:00 (Last Order: 16:00) Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Parking: Available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈

The Firefly Festival (held on the first Saturday of June) takes place at the terraced rice field waterside park in Dongfeng Village. This event celebrates the successful restoration of firefly habitats along the Baozhu Mountain River and the Daifei River, both now recognized as the best spots in the region to view fireflies. Since 1987, following decades of local efforts to beautify the rivers and nurture fireflies, the festival has been held annually. During the festival, visitors can enjoy the enchanting sight of fireflies lighting up the summer night sky. The event also features local food stalls, with herb-roasted chicken being especially popular among attendees. The participation of villagers adds to the lively atmosphere, creating a warm and welcoming festival environment. A free shuttle service is provided between the temporary parking lot and the festival site for guests' convenience. The Firefly Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of nature, local culture, and community spirit. Visitors can look forward to an unforgettable evening surrounded by the glow of fireflies and the hospitality of the villagers.

I took a drive to the Asakura area, which is about an hour to an hour and a half drive from Fukuoka city. ✨ It's a recommended course where you can refresh yourself surrounded by nature and enjoy delicious food! 📍Dango-an A popular spot that you can't miss on an Asakura drive! It's a fantastic location where you can enjoy your meal with the sounds of nature as background music, sitting by the river. 🌿 Their specialty, grilled yamame trout with salt, is crispy and fragrant on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Eating yamame while listening to the babbling of the river was exceptional! ✨ 📍Address: 196-2 Akizuki Nocho, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕒Opening Hours: 10:00-16:00 from March to December 📍kutsurogi+ Next, I stopped by a popular cafe in the Koishiwara area. Enjoy a relaxing time in a tranquil space surrounded by greenery 🌳 This time, I ordered waffles and coffee ☕🧇 They have a wide variety of food options, not just sweets, including pizza! There are also many pottery shops nearby, such as Koishiwara ware, making it a great place for pottery lovers ✨ 📍Address: 931-1 Koishiwara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕒Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Opening days may vary) 　Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays #HiddenGemPhotoSpot #Asakura #Fukuoka

🪆 𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣June Berry𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 3964-1 Koishiwara Tsuzumi, Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture 0946-72-2566 Open: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐮 ◉ Matcha Chiffon Cake ◉ Blend Coffee ◉ Japanese Black Tea I visited this café for the first time in about 20 years ✨ June Berry, located in Toho Village 🫐 Usually, when I pass through Toho Village, it's either early morning or late at night, but this time I happened to pass by earlier, so I could stop by ♡ The café is housed in a warm wooden building, and the staff were absolutely lovely ✨ I was hoping to meet the café's cats, and luckily, I got to see Rin-chan and Pudding-chan 🐈 ✦ Note: This is not a cat café ✦ The fluffy chiffon cake was matcha-flavored that day, topped with red bean paste, chestnuts, strawberries, ice cream, and a cute cat-shaped cookie ◎ It was absolutely delicious 🎀 The terrace seating is dog-friendly! Thank you for the wonderful experience 🙏

Kamizuru Kiln (Kamizurugamamoto) In search of Koishiwara ware, a nationally designated traditional craft with a history of approximately 350 years, about an hour's drive from Hakata. 🚗💨 Kamizuru Kiln, run by the second generation in Toho Village, combines rhythmic and beautiful patterns, such as traditional techniques like flying planes and brushstrokes, with modern patterns like polka dots, creating a "traditional" yet "modern" pottery that embodies the "beauty of utility." 🏺✨ Each piece is handcrafted by an artisan, and consistently sells out online. Every piece is "one of a kind." There's also a kids' space, so families with children can concentrate and choose. ✍️💡 📍Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture ✈️About a 50-minute drive from Fukuoka Airport #Fukuoka #FukuokaTourism #FukuokaTrip #Tourism #AccommodationReview #DomesticTravel #DomesticTravelDiary #DomesticTravelGuide

"an.hour 分・一隅" ⁡ Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture This is a Hong Kong sweets shop in Koishiwara, which is famous for its pottery. ⁡ After seeing Koishiwara ware, take a break at the cafe. ⁡ ✤ Bubble Waffle Chocolate A sweet that originated in Hong Kong It's pretty big when you spread it out! It's bubbly and looks cute. ♡ It doesn't have any cream or anything on it, but it's delicious just as it is and you can eat it all in one go. (◦ˉ ˘ ˉ◦) The crispy texture is addictive. They also have peanuts and matcha. ⁡ ✤ Meat buns Made by the owner. It came out hot in a steamer. The bean paste is flavored, so it was very delicious as it was. ⁡ ✤ Hong Kong style lemon tea You drink it by crushing the lemon. It's delicious with plenty of lemon. Delicious ⁡ ✤Honey Osmanthus The scent was amazing The gentle sweetness of honey ⁡ The owner was very kind The shop was very warm and relaxing¨̮♡ ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ ※The menu and prices may have changed ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ 【an.hour Ichimonichi-ichisumi】 ⁡ ■ 729-3 Koishiwara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka ▷ 11:00~16:30 Weekends and holidays 11:00~17:00 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Parking available ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ #EnjoyJapan #anhourIchimonichisumi #anhour #Fukuoka #FukuokaCafe#AsakuraCafe #FukuokaGourmet#AsakuraGourmet #FukuokaTrip#FukuokaTourism #KoishiwaraTourism#HongKongSweets #DomesticTrip ⁡

"Kaiseki Handmade Soba Kyoya" ⁡ Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture A popular soba restaurant renovated from a former inn The restaurant is always crowded with customers ⁡ I've visited Toho Village a few times and stopped by, but I couldn't go because it was full or I couldn't make a reservation, so I finally went this time ⁡ Unfortunately, the country soba, which is limited to 10 servings per day, is sold out ✤Tempura Zaru Soba ✤Tororo Soba (Yam) Winter only ⁡ These soba noodles are made using flour ground with a stone mill Soba noodles made with Iwaya Spring Water, one of Japan's 100 famous springs Juichi Soba (100% buckwheat flour) (10% filler) The soba noodles are a little thin The soba soup was also delicious ⁡ The tempura was also very delicious, with two large shrimps and vegetables ⁡ The hot soba noodles and the broth were delicious The grated yam was exquisite ⁡ I'm glad I went Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ ※The menu and prices may have changed ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ [Kaiseki Handmade Soba Kyoya] ⁡ ■589 Oishihara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 11:00-16:00 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays P Yes ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ #Kaiseki Handmade Soba Kyoya#Kyoya #Fukuoka Gourmet#Asakura Gourmet #Oishiwara Gourmet#Fukuoka Lunch #Fukuoka Soba #Fukuoka Trip#Fukuoka Tourism #Asakura Tourism#Oishiwara Tourism #Domestic Travel #0 Yen TravelFebruary 2025

"O-Kamoto Bakery on the Mountain" ⁡ Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture Toho Village is famous for Oishiwara ware When driving to Oishiwara, there is a bakery that you always want to stop by If you don't go early, they sell out quickly ⁡ A bakery renovated from the owner's grandparents' house There is also a wood stove ⁡ They also have savory breads such as raw bread, melon bread, round bread, raisin bread, and cinnamon rolls ⁡ Among them, my favorite is the bean paste salt butter They use Grande salt from France It's just delicious! ⁡ All breads are made with carefully selected ingredients Fluffy and delicious ⁡ Please note that it is only open for three days on the weekend ⁡ Please stop by on your way to a drive 🚗³₃ ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ※The menu and prices may have changed ⁡ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈𖠚ᐝ𖠿𖠋𖧧┈ [Okamoto Bakery on the Mountain] ⁡ ■596-1 Oishihara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 9:30- Closed when sold out Closed Monday-Thursday P Yes ༶ஐ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⁡ ⁡ #Bakery on top of Okamoto mountain #Fukuoka bakery#Fukuoka bakery #Oishiwara bakery #Fukuoka trip#Fukuoka sightseeing #Asakura sightseeing#Oishiwara sightseeing #Domestic travel #0 yen tripFebruary 2025

"Iwaya Shrine" is said to be a very powerful spot. It is also a power spot. The rock here is named "Hojuseki" after the Buddhist term "jewel that grants any wish" and is enshrined as a sacred object. There are many stairs, so you should definitely wear sneakers. Also, it is a little dark, so it is dangerous if you do not come during the day. I came here in light rain, but I slipped and fell, so you should be careful even on rainy days, but the atmosphere is more humid on rainy days and it looks good in photos. 📍Iwaya Shrine Address: 838-1701, Oaza Hojuyama, Take, Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture #FuritabiWinter

"Juneberry" ⁡ I had no idea there was such a wonderful shop in Toho Village, famous for Koishiwara-yaki ⁡ When you go to the back of the room, you can see a garden full of greenery that spreads out in front of you, the best view🌿 ⁡ Some rooms have hammocks ✤Berry waffle Crispy waffle with vanilla ice cream And on top of that 🐈Kitty cookies So cute♡ ⁡ ✤Berry soda The weather was nice so I had a soda♡ Refreshing and delicious ⁡ ⁡ I wanted to sit down I was very happy to be able to sit in a chair ♡ Relaxing while looking at the large garden... The most luxurious time 🌿✨ ⁡ Apparently there are five cat staff members On this day, I only met two 🐈🐈⬛ They were so cute ♡ ⁡ It seems that dogs are also allowed if you make a reservation ⁡ The owner runs the place by himself so please make sure you have plenty of time ⁡ It was a wonderful shop that made me not want to leave ✨ ⁡ Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 【Juneberry】 ■ 3964-1 Koishiwara Tsuzumi, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 11:00-17:00 Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Parking available ⁡ ⁡ #Traveling with me #Juneberries #Fukuoka Cafe #Asakura Cafe #Fukuoka Gourmet #Koishiwara Cafe #Fukuoka Sweets #Fukuoka Trip #Fukuoka Sightseeing #Fukuoka Drive #Koishiwara Drive #Berry Waffle

"an.hour Temporary・Sumi" ⁡ Toho Village, Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture A Hong Kong sweets shop in Oishiwara Inside the cute shop, Oishiwara ware is also displayed ⁡ ✤ Caramel pudding Bitter caramel and firm pudding So delicious♡ ⁡ The ware is from Yamamaru Kiln I heard that it was made so that you can scoop up the pudding deliciously to the last drop (〃▽〃) ⁡ Indeed! The curve of the rim of the ware fits the tip of the spoon! ⁡ ✤ Hong Kong style lemon tea Lots of thick lemons Smash them and drink them🍋Then eat them! ⁡ ✤ Meat buns I love these meat buns, they're really delicious ( ¤̴̶̷̤́ ‧̫̮ ¤̴̶̷̤̀ ) ✧ They're meaty and have a nice aroma The owner makes them by hand ⁡ A place where you can relax while chatting He said he was happy that more people are coming to Oishiwara ⁡ Thank you for the meal (♡ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈) ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 【an.hour Ichi-ichi-sumi】 ■ 729-3 Oishiwara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka ▶ 11:00~16:30 Weekends and holidays 11:00~17:00 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays P available ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #Traveling with me #anhour Itsuku #Fukuoka Cafe#Oishiwara Cafe #Fukuoka Gourmet#Fukuoka Lunch #Fukuoka Sweets #Hong Kong Sweets #Fukuoka Trip#Fukuoka Sightseeing #Oishiwara Sightseeing #Fukuoka Drive #Oishiwara Drive ⁡

Satoyama Cafe Tanada-ya ⁡ Toho Village, Oita Prefecture Hoshu Mountain is home to the "Bamboo Terraces," which have been selected as one of the 100 best rice terraces in Japan ⁡ As you climb while looking at the rice terraces, you'll come across a shop ⁡ A cafe that opened in 2020 Currently run by a chef who trained in Italy ⁡ ✤Tanada-ya clay pot set with dessert and drink First, the dish that arrived on a Koishiwara-yaki plate was... ・Milk and tofu panna cotta Miso sauce Firefly squid and vegetable quiche Bean sprout and burdock namul Stewed eggplant Bamboo shoots and konjac And the clay pot is "Salmon and mushroom rice" The rice is of course rice from rice terraces They start cooking it after receiving the order The main dish is "Beef tendon stew" For dessert, we have cheesecake and chocolate brownies made with sake lees from Kataoka Sake Brewery It's Japanese food made by an Italian chef, but it has a bit of an Italian taste too♡ When I went, the rice planting hadn't started yet... I'm sure you can see the beautiful green rice terraces now I'd like to relax there again Thank you for the meal (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” [Satoyama Cafe Tanada-ya] ■ 5171-1 Hojuyama, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture ▷ 11:00-15:00 Closed Monday to Thursday, open on public holidays Parking available ⁡ ⁡ #Travel with me #Tanada-ya#Clay pot rice #Fukuoka cafe #Asakura cafe #Fukuoka gourmet#Fukuoka lunch #Fukuoka trip#Fukuoka sightseeing #Fukuoka drive #Fukuoka date

"O-Kamoto" - A bakery on top of a mountain ⁡ During a drive through Koishiwara 🚗 A shop located in Koishiwara, famous for Koishiwara pottery At first glance You might easily walk right past it without realizing it's a bakery. It's a bakery known only to those in the know. ⁡ The shop is a renovated version of the owner's grandparents' house. It has a wonderful, atmospheric feel, and the stove is fantastic. As soon as you enter the shop, you're greeted by the lovely aroma of freshly baked bread. 🍞 ⁡ ✤ Raw White Bread A slightly sweet white bread. Delicious both plain and toasted. ✤ Melon Bread Melon bread baked at 10:30 AM. A fluffy melon bread unlike any I've ever had before. Absolutely delicious. A popular item that sells out quickly! ♡ ⁡ The other salted bean paste butter bread and savory breads were also delicious. ⁡ Thank you for the meal! (⋆ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)” ⁡ ⁡ 【O-Kamoto】 📍596-1, Oaza Koishiwara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕛 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closes when sold out) Closed Closed irregularly Tuesday through Thursday Parking available 🚗 11 minutes by car from Hikoyama Station ⁡ ⁡ ⁡ #TravelWithMe #OkamotoBakeryOnTheMountain #FukuokaGourmet #KoishiwaraGourmet #FukuokaBakery #FukuokaBakery #FukuokaTravel #FukuokaTourism #KoishiwaraTourism #FukuokaDrive #KoishiwaraDrive #MelonBread #FreshBread

"an.hour Temporary・Sumi" ⁡ In a town with many kilns, famous for Koishiwara-yaki in Fukuoka, there is a shop where you can eat authentic Hong Kong sweets¨̮♡ ⁡ While touring Koishiwara-yaki, take a break with Taiwanese sweets ⁡ ✤Bubble waffle Chocolate・Matcha・Peanut・Cheese Coffee・Black sesame I had a hard time deciding on chocolate Bigger than I expected, crispy and chewy ⁡ ✤Ginger soup and Shiratama dumplings Three dumplings wrapped in sesame and peanut paste filling in ginger soup♡ ⁡ ✤Hong Kong style lemon tea hot Lots of thick lemon Hong Kong style is full of lemon! Apparently you have to crush it and drink it. It's so delicious that you can crush it and smash it hard (◦ˉ ˘ ˉ◦) ⁡ ✤Honey Osmanthus A drink flavored with Hong Kong longan honey and natural osmanthus buds. The scent is irresistible✨ ⁡ ✤Meat bun This was so delicious. The filling was meaty and the skin was fluffy and chewy. I could seriously eat five of them (ΦωΦ)♡ ⁡ ⁡ It was a gallery of Oishiwara pottery that was turned into a cafe. You can warm yourself up by the wood stove (◦ˉ ˘ ˉ◦) ⁡ The toilet was super cute lol ⁡ There's also a secret menu, so check it out at the store ⁡ ⁡ 【an.hour 10:00・10:00】 📍 729-3 Oishiwara, Toho-mura, Asakura-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture 🕛 11:00-16:30 Weekends and holidays 11:00-17:00 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Parking available ⁡ ⁡ #anhour Temporary Corner #anhour #Fukuoka Cafe #Oishiwara Cafe #Fukuoka Sweets #Fukuoka Gourmet #Hong Kong Sweets #Bubble Waffle #Meat Bun #Sakura 2024

Meganebashi Bridge is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan. If you go to Nagasaki, Fukuoka, Japan, you should not miss this station. Go in the evening, the weather is good, the water is clear, see fish swimming back and forth, it's very good. 🐟🐠