Ojiro, Autonomous ward in Kami, Japan
Ojiro is an autonomous ward in Kami, Hyogo Prefecture, comprising mountainous terrain with scattered villages and farmland spread across elevated areas. The ward's landscape consists of forested hills and open agricultural fields that define its rural character.
Ojiro formed in 2005 as an autonomous ward when several towns merged to create the city of Kami. This administrative reorganization brought together different rural communities under one municipal structure.
The region maintains its position as the originating location of Japanese Black Wagyu cattle, particularly through the genetic lineage of Tajiri-go, which influenced modern cattle breeds.
Visitors can reach Ojiro by bus on the Akioka Line from Yoka Station or explore the region by car using Route 482. These connections provide good access to different parts of the ward, though mountain roads can be winding.
The Ueyama Rice Terraces here rank among Japan's most noted stepped rice fields and demonstrate traditional cultivation methods on mountain slopes. These constructed fields provide insight into agricultural practices while creating a distinctive landscape feature.
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