Mizumaki, town in Onga district, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan
Mizumaki is a small town in Fukuoka Prefecture located in Onga District, surrounded by gentle hills and crossed by the Onga River. It features quiet streets with traditional houses, well-maintained gardens filled with cosmos flowers that bloom from mid-October to late October, and parks along the riverbank.
Mizumaki was established as a village in 1889 and became a town in 1940, with a history reaching back centuries. During World War II, the Onga Coal Mine operated using prisoners of war from various nations, and today a memorial cross honors those who died there.
The name Mizumaki means "water scroll" and comes from how water flows through this region. Local residents keep their traditions alive through community festivals and meals featuring fresh seafood and regional vegetables sold at small shops.
You can reach Mizumaki easily by train to Mizumaki Station, then walk or take a taxi to the riverside gardens and parks. Five parking spots line the riverbank for visitors with cars, large buses are not permitted, and the gardens are free to enter.
The town is known for its cosmos flower season, when community volunteers spend months maintaining a six-kilometer flower path along the river. Each October the festival becomes a festive highlight with game booths and local activities that bring visitors and residents together.
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