Home of Tanemaki Gonbei

The Home of Tanemaki Gonbei is a park in Kihoku dedicated to showing how agriculture worked in this region. The grounds feature planted gardens, walking paths, and informational displays that explain Japanese farming approaches along the Choshi River.

The site honors Tanemaki Gonbei, a farmer from past centuries who created growing methods that boosted crop production in the region. His work became the foundation for farming knowledge and preservation in this area.

The property is named after a local farmer whose methods shaped how people in this region grew crops for generations. Visitors today can watch how certain farming techniques continue to be maintained and demonstrated to others.

The grounds offer parking, restrooms, and signs in multiple languages to help you get around easily. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when all areas are clearly visible and accessible.

The park displays irrigation channels and terraced fields that show farming methods from history still used in modern agriculture today. These old techniques prove that sustainable approaches to farming have been known for centuries.

Location: Kihoku

Website: https://town.mie-kihoku.lg.jp/kakuka/shokokanko/shiukoukankoshisetu/3108.html

GPS coordinates: 34.10483,136.19969

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03