Ochiai Village Tokushima from afar

Ochiai Village

Ochiai Village is one of the villages in the steep valleys of Iya, known for its unique system of sustainable farming with a history going back over a thousand years. Many of the old buildings have been restored as accommodation by Alex Kerr. A lookout on the opposite side of the valley offers a fine view of the whole village.

  • Ochiai Village Ungai happy couple
  • Ochiai Village Ungai general view
  • Ochiai Village Ungai exterior
  • Ochiai Village Tokushima view
  • Ochiai Village Tokushima from afar
  • Ochiai Village Tokushima dawn
  • Ochiai Village rice winnowing machine
  • Ochiai Village Nagaoka-ke interior
  • Ochiai Village Nagaoka-ke exterior

Information

Name in Japanese: 落合集落
Pronunciation: ochee-ai shū-raku
Address: Higashiiyaochiai, Miyoshi, Tokushima 778-0202

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