Birthplace of Koshihikari
Minamiuonuma City is known as the birthplace of "Koshihikari," Japan's highest quality rice production area. "Uonuma Koshihikari" is a brand rice loved nationwide, with prices several times higher than other production areas.
Hakkaisan and Terraced Rice Field Scenery
The terraced rice field scenery spreading with sacred Mount Hakkaisan (1,778m) as backdrop is beautiful through all seasons, with spring rice planting, summer green rice ears, and autumn golden harvest creating picturesque agricultural scenery.
Hakkaisan Sake
Hakkai Brewery at the base of Mount Hakkaisan is one of Niigata's representative sake breweries. "Hakkaisan" brand sake is nationally popular and brewery tours are offered.
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