Terraced rice fileds in Take area

竹の棚田

The terraced rice fileds with maisonry barrier has about 400 year-long history, were well designed to utilize the little space of valley by the wisdom and effort of the men of old. The well-preserved terraced rice fileds were selected as one of the ”Top 100 Terraced Paddy Fields in Japan” in 1999. Every June, The glow of fireflies entertain us at night.

Address (Japanese)	838-1700　福岡県朝倉郡東峰村竹
Address	Take, Toho village, Asakura County
Telephone Number	0946-74-2311（東峰村役場企画振興課）
Contact	Toho Village Office Planning and Promotion Division
Fax Number	0946-74-2722
Website	http://www1.vill.toho.fukuoka.jp/