Umaji

The village spans across 39.60 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, with 96 percent of its area covered in dense forest and protected woodland areas.

Umaji, established in 1889, originated from the ancient Tosa Province, with its district name Aki traceable to records from the Nara period.

The village economy centers around yuzu cultivation, producing 800 tons of this citrus fruit annually for beverages, seasonings, and various local products.

Visitors can reach Umaji within 100 minutes by car from Nankoku Interchange on the Kochi Expressway, with the Umaji Furusato Center providing tourist information.

The Umaji Forest Railway Incline transports passengers through mountain forests, offering views of traditional houses and citrus groves along the Yuzu Road.

Location: Aki District

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Aki, Yasuda, Kitagawa, Naka, Kaiyo

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

GPS coordinates: 33.55544,134.04828

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16