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- Shikamura Rice Terraces
Shikamura Rice Terraces
The four districts of Toyomaki, Takinosawa, Numanotai, and Hirabayashi, located in the mountains of Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture, are collectively known as Shikamura, or “four villages.”
The rice terraces of Shikamura span an area of approximately 120 hectares, making them the largest in the Tohoku region, and they have been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Rice Terraces.
The harsh climate and underground water from Mt. Gassan and Hayama further enhance the growth of the rice grown in the terraced fields.
Basic information
- Area
- Okura
- Name
- Shikamura Rice Terraces
- Address
Rice terraces in Minamiyama, Okura Village
- Tel.
- 0233-75-21050233-75-2105
- Access
Approximately 35 minutes by car from JR Shinjo Station
- Remarks
Inquiry
Okura Village Industrial Promotion Division
☎ 0233-75-2105