Marumori Town Terraced Fields and Autumn Foliage: Miyagi Satoyama Preserving Japan's Original Landscape

Marumori Terraced Fields and Satoyama

Marumori in southern Miyagi is a mountain farming village at the prefecture's southernmost tip. Terraced fields spread across the Abukuma Highlands slopes and satoyama countryside attract photographers and travelers seeking Japan's original landscape.

Highlights

- Hippo Terraced Fields: Marumori's representative terraced rice fields with beautiful stone walls - Abukuma River Clear Waters: Crystal-clear Abukuma River and surrounding nature - Konjac: Marumori-produced konjac is a local specialty - Bracken and Wild Vegetables: Spring mountain vegetable foraging is also fun

Autumn Highlights

- Golden terraced fields after rice harvest (late September–October) - Autumn foliage coloring the hillsides (late October–early November) - Spectacular contrast of terraced fields and autumn colors

Getting There

- From JR Tohoku Main Line Tsukidate Station via Abukuma Express to Marumori Station: about 30 minutes - From central Sendai by car: about 1 hour

Tips

Marumori is a mountain farming village — rental car is convenient. Local roadside station "Minna no Ie Dandan" sells konjac dishes and local vegetables.