02 03 In Namegawa Town, we used the topography of Yatsu (A shallow valley in a hilly area), which is a characteristic of the hilly area, and the nature of the water flowing from top to bottom. Rice production "Yatsunuma Agriculture" has been operated with a simple and highly complete energy-saving water supply system. Its history is old, and it was already completed from the Kofun period (around 600) to the early Edo period (around 1600), and it is also certified as a Japanese agricultural heritage. In this area, the activities of people who make rice made only with water and protect the Yatsunuma(reser pond) that accumulates natural water, It has been passed down to this day as a "living heritage". In rice production, which uses rainwater as a valuable water source, it is very closely related to shrines that perform rituals to pray for rain, There are many shrines in this area, including more than 350 Yatsunuma. Introduction On the tour provided here, you can experience the customs of shrines unique to the region, and the extremely high-quality rice harvested in the area and You can taste the local meal "Naorai-zen", which is closely related to the shrine. And while enjoying the scenery woven by Satoyama and Yatsu, you can experience the "Nodate" where you can enjoy matcha, a Japanese culture, outdoors.
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