Toho, Mountain village in Asakura District, Japan
Tōhō is a mountain village in Fukuoka Prefecture formed from two merged communities and surrounded by forested terrain. The settlement features pottery workshops, traditional crafts, and structures that reflect its long history as a center for ceramic production.
The village formed in 2005 when two communities merged, bringing together areas with roots stretching back centuries under the Fukuoka Domain. Pottery production began in the 17th century after a local lord invited skilled craftsmen to settle and establish their workshops.
Koishiwara pottery shapes daily life in the village, with workshops and kilns scattered throughout where artisans craft pieces using methods passed down for generations. The craft remains woven into how residents see themselves and their place.
The village is accessed primarily by bus, with services connecting to surrounding towns and cities for travel to and from the area. Wear comfortable shoes since the terrain is hilly and many pottery workshops and local spots are best explored on foot.
An ancient cedar tree in the village stands over 600 years old with a massive trunk around 8 meters in circumference. This living monument connects visitors directly to the deep time of the region and its enduring natural heritage.
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