Minamiyamashiro

Minamiyamashiro is a rural village in Sōraku district with a landscape of mountains, valleys, and the Kizu River flowing through it. The terrain is shaped by natural waterways and green slopes that define the character of the place.

The village was formed in 1955 from the merger of two neighboring settlements that joined to create its current administrative structure. This combination shaped how the community is organized and how people live together today.

Tea farming shapes life here, with several plantations scattered throughout the rolling terrain that have been tended for generations. Visitors walking through the village will notice how the tea fields define the landscape and connect residents to their heritage.

Two railway stations on the main line connect the village to larger cities, and a national road provides access by car. The best time to visit is when the natural landscape is most visible and roads are passable in all directions.

The village historically served as a transportation point where ceramics and timber moved along the Kizu River to reach markets. This river trade helped the area prosper and made it a center for regional commerce in earlier times.

Location: Soraku District

Inception: April 1, 1955

Shares border with: Nara, Koka, Kasagi, Wazuka, Iga

Website: https://vill.minamiyamashiro.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.77281,135.99356

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:03